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by Gary E. Andrews - 10/19/26 10:48 PM
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Joined: Jul 2011
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So, I really want to make a cool mexican style dish for dinner. I have everything I need, the only thing is I've never prepared beans before. I have a bag of dried pinto beans, but...I have no clue how to make them mashed and delicious, other than soaking them for a really long time. Any tips?
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Soak them overnight. The next day, discard the water. Put them in a slow cooker or crock pot with fresh water. Add cilantro or other herb, maybe salt, cumin, or whatever spice you like. let them cook slow for maybe 5-6 hours until mushy. Discard water again. Use a potato masher to mash them up while they're still hot. You can also use a mixer, but you want to leave a few lumps or whole beans. Prepare with added spices and/or grated cheddar and/or jack cheese. Mix in salsa or peppers if desired.
Because they are so thick, be careful when reheating. They burn easily.
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Thank you very much
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One way is to soak overnight or the best and easy way is to boil it while you want to prepare it.
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