These smooth and creamy beans make a tasty side for any Mexican dish.
Ingredients
- lard: 0.5 cup
- pinto beans: 3 cans (15 ounce cans, drained)
- salt: (to taste)
- water: 1 cup
Metric Conversion
Stages of cooking
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Melt the lard in a deep, heavy pot over medium-high heat; when the lard is hot, add the beans. Stir constantly while cooking until the beans reach a paste-like consistency. Season with salt. Reduce heat to low and stir in the water. Simmer and stir until the beans cook down to your desired consistency.
