Frijoles De La Olla (Pinto Beans)

Directions

1. Day before, wash beans well and place in 3-quart. saucepan. Cover with water and let stand overnight.
2. Next day, drain beans and rinse saucepan. Return beans to saucepan.
3. Cover generously with water. Bring to boil, reduce heat, cover loosely and simmer till almost tender, about 1 hour. Add in more water if needed to keep beans covered.
4. Add in salt and continue cooking till beans are tender, about 15 min.
5. Mash some of beans, then boil till liquid reduces to thick sauce, 10 to 15 min longer.
6. Meanwhile, wrap tortillas in foil and place in hot oven till heated through, about 30 min. Serve beans in individual bowls, accompanied by tortillas and salsa.
7. Makes about 3 c., about 6 servings.
8. Each serving, without tortillas or possibly