tied-up beans (frijoles maneados)
Tied-Up Beans (Frijoles Maneados) 1 ancho chile (optional) Water (optional) 2 cups Beans from the Pot or other cooked whole pinto beans, plus 1/2 cup of the cooking liquid 1/3 cup ...
Ingredients
- 1ancho chile (optional)
- 2cupbeans from the pot or other cooked whole
- 1/3cupmilk
- 1/2onion, minced
- 1garlic clove, minced
- 1/2teaspooncumin seeds, toasted and ground
- 4to 6 ounces asadero or mozzarella cheese, grated
Directions
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Tied-Up Beans (Frijoles Maneados) 1 ancho chile (optional) Water (optional) 2 cups Beans from the Pot or other cooked whole pinto beans, plu
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Soak the chile in enough hot water to cover it, if you wish to have a more spicy version of the dish
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When the chile is pliable, cut it into thin slices
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In a food processor, purée the beans and their liquid with the milk
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In a baking dish, warm the fat over medium heat
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Stir in the onion, garlic, cumin and ancho slices and warm through
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Remove the dish from the stove and stir in the beans
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Transfer the beans to the oven and bake them for 1 hour, or until they appear very thick and begin to dry out