Charro Beans
Mexican Charro Beans, also known as Frijoles Charros, are loaded to the brim with flavor! Pinto beans are cooked in a chicken broth seasoned with warm and inviting spices. Throw in some bacon, tomato, onions, ham, and jalapenos for the perfect blend of bold flavors.
Servings: 8 people
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick cut bacon diced
- 1 yellow onion minced
- 2 jalapenos seeded and diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup cubed ham
- 2 cans pinto beans 15 ounce cans drained but not rinsed
- 1 can mexican style diced tomatoes 15 ounce can
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Cilantro and limes for garnish
Instructions
- In a medium pot, cook your diced bacon until it has your desired consistency, I cooked mine until it was just becoming crisp. Remove the cooked bacon and place on a paper towel to soak up some of the fat. Drain all of the bacon fat from the pot, reserving 3 tablespoons in the pot.
- Add your diced onion, and jalapenos to the bacon fat in the pot and saute over medium high heat until the onions are transparent, about 3-4 minutes. Add in the garlic and cubed ham and saute for an additional minute.
- Add your bacon back into the pot along with your cans of beans, tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, sugar, oregano, paprika, and salt and pepper. Bring it just to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve fresh cilantro and limes.
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Nutrition
Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 0.05g | Cholesterol: 32mg | Sodium: 900mg | Potassium: 237mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 370IU | Vitamin C: 10mg | Calcium: 38mg | Iron: 1mg