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Classic Pinto Beans

This pinto bean recipe is super simple and only needs a couple of ingredients. Beans are a staple in our house, and they pair nicely with about any taco, fajita or enchilada dish you are having! Check out this easy and delicious pinto bean recipe.
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican

Ingredients
  

  • 1 cup pinto beans
  • 1/2 Lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp lard
  • salt and paper to taste

Instructions
 

  • Begin by cleaning your beans. 
  • If cooking on the stovetop place in a small pot and cover with water. 
  • Season with salt, pepper, lard, and lemon.   
  • Cover and simmer on a low heat for at least 4 hours or until the beans are soft. 
  • If cooking in a slow cooker, use the same method as above however it will take longer for the beans to cook, such as 4-5 hours on high and 8 hours on low. 

Notes

*Make sure you check your beans as they cook, so they don’t run dry. If you are cooking in a slow cooker and leaving them to cook while you leave the house add extra water.
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