The classic now comes with a little heat
Cook time 45mins : Serves a litre
Ingredients :
- 450g Pinto Beans
- Water
- 0.5 Cup of Chopped Onions
- 2 Tbsps of bacon fat or olive oil
- Salt to Taste
- Cheddar Cheese if you would like
- Hydrated 5 pods of Chilli or 1 tsp of Chilli Powder - Can be any in this pack
Instructions :
- 450g of Pinto Beans Canned are fine or cooked through if you are using dry, in water simmering for about 2.5hrs
- Strain the cooked beans and put to one side
- Cook the onions in a frying pan with the oil/fat until translucent, during this process add the serrano chilli and stir through
- Add the pinto beans to the pan and ½ cup of water, stir through and with a potato smasher, mash the beans as you care cooking them – with care!
- Add more water to ensure they do not dry out in this process, add the cheese and stir through if you would like
- Serve and enjoy – will last a few days in an airtight container in the fridge