Gordo's Frijoles Con Queso Recipe

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.