Frijoles Con Queso Bean Cheese Stew Recipes

Steps:

• Put beans and water in a large pot, cover and simmer, stirring often, until tender - about 2 1/2 hours.
• About 1 1/2 into cooking time, add salt to taste.
• If the beans need more water before they are done, add boiling water to the pot - do not add cold water!
• When the beans are tender, there should not be much liquid in the pot.
• If there is a lot of liquid, take some of it out and either save it in case you need it.
• Add the 1/2 cup of lard to the now tender beans.
• Simmer uncovered - very slowly - for 1/2 hour.
• Watch it carefully and stir often.
• If the beans get too dry, add some of the reserved liquid if you have any, or add a bit of water.
• Add the cheddar cheese.
• Cook until it melts.
• Serve it up.
• If you'd like, you can make the meat garnish as follpws:.
• Cook up the hamburger until browned.
• Add the tomato sauce and spices.
• Serve over the beans with the lettuce.
• You can also add tortillas and make tacos.

Steps:

• Soak the beans in cold water overnight. Drain and place into a large saucepan with the onion, thyme and bay leaves and cover with 8 cups of water. Bring to the boil and then continue to boil for 15 minutes. Reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour, partially covered, or until the beans are tender.
• Drain the cooked beans and remove the bay leaves and any thyme stalks.
• Roast the capsicums under a very hot grill or in the flames of a gas burner until blackened all over. Place in a large bowl and cover with plastic wrap. Allow the capsicums to steam for 10 minutes then peel off the skin, cut in half and remove the stalk and seeds. Place the capsicum flesh in a food processor and blend to a purée.
• Heat the olive oil in a heavy-based saucepan over a medium heat and sauté garlic for 1 minute. Stir in the jalapeno peppers and then the capsicum purée, beans, crushed tomatoes and salt, and simmer for 10 minutes.
• Lower the heat to very low. Toss the cheese with the flour and add to the stew gradually, stirring constantly until well blended. Serves 8 with the shredded beef and ale chilli, or 4-6 on its own.

Steps:

• Soak pinto beans overnight in 1 quart of water.
• Place beans into a large saucepan, and add water to cover. Add onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat until beans are tender, about 1 to 2 hours. Add additional water to the pan as needed to prevent burning.
• Mash the beans with a potato masher, and mix in the butter. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and the butter is absorbed. Adjust seasonings to taste.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the bean mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.