Gordo's Frijoles Con Queso Recipe

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Gordo's Frijoles Con Queso
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Directions:

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

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 1199.97 Kcal (5024 kJ)
Calories from fat 680.39 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 75.6g 116%
Cholesterol 115.76mg 39%
Sodium 1513.11mg 63%
Potassium 992.77mg 21%
Total Carbs 90.26g 30%
Sugars 10.98g 44%
Dietary Fiber 16.23g 65%
Protein 41.1g 82%
Vitamin C 2.1mg 4%
Iron 6.6mg 36%
Calcium 592.1mg 59%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 102.53 Kcal (429 kJ)
Calories from fat 58.13 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.46g 116%
Cholesterol 9.89mg 39%
Sodium 129.28mg 63%
Potassium 84.82mg 21%
Total Carbs 7.71g 30%
Sugars 0.94g 44%
Dietary Fiber 1.39g 65%
Protein 3.51g 82%
Vitamin C 0.2mg 4%
Iron 0.6mg 36%
Calcium 50.6mg 59%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 29.5
    Points
  • 32
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • low cholesterol

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium,
  • High in Total Fat

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