Jul 14 2026
RestaurantsOle Tapas Lounge and RestaurantFrijoles De Casa Recipe

Frijoles De Casa Recipe

Time3h
Serves6

House-made seasoned beans

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Ingredients

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Beans

Method

Preparation of Beans

  1. 1

    Soak the Beans

    In a large bowl, rinse the dried pinto beans under cold water. Remove any debris or damaged beans. Cover the beans with 6 cups of water and let them soak overnight, or for at least 6 hours.

  2. 2

    Cook the Beans

    After soaking, drain and rinse the beans. In a large pot, combine the beans with 6 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender. Check occasionally and add more water if necessary to keep the beans submerged.

Seasoning the Beans

  1. 3

    Sauté Aromatics

    In a separate skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add the finely chopped onion and sauté for about 5 minutes, or until translucent. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.

  2. 4

    Add Spices

    To the skillet with the onions and garlic, add 1 teaspoon each of cumin powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Stir well to coat the aromatics with the spices and cook for another minute.

  3. 5

    Combine Beans and Seasoning

    Once the beans are tender, drain them and add them to the skillet with the sautéed onions and spices. Stir well to combine, allowing the beans to absorb the flavors for about 5-10 minutes over low heat.

  4. 6

    Finish with Fresh Ingredients

    Remove from heat and stir in the chopped fresh cilantro and lime juice. Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

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