Authentic Charro Beans Recipe
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Oh Sweet Basil · by Carrian Cheney

Authentic Charro Beans Recipe

NUTRITION · PER SERVING180M COOK
CAL 26%·PRO 59%
CARBS 54G42% OF CAL
4G FIBER0G ADDED0G INTRINSIC45G OTHER5G TOTAL SUGAR
FAT 21G36% OF CAL
7G SAT14G UNSAT

BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV

Slow-cooked pinto beans infused with bacon, chorizo, and smoky spices like chipotle and cumin. A traditional Mexican side dish bursting with savory flavor.

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Nutrition & ingredients

Ingredients

serves 6
  • 1 Pound Dried Pinto Beans ((see Notes for using canned beans))
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion (or white)
  • 3 Cloves Garlic (smashed)
  • 2 Bay Leaves
  • 1 ½ teaspoons Kosher Salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon Dried Mexican Oregano ((this is a must!))
  • 6 Cups Water (or more)
  • 8 Ounces Bacon (chopped)
  • 1 Cup Ham (cubed, cooked)
  • 2 ½ Ounces Chorizo
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion (or white, diced)
  • 1 Jalapeño (minced)
  • 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon Better Than Bouillon (or 1 bouillon cube for after cooking)
  • 3 Roma Tomatoes (diced)
  • ½-1 Chipotle Pepper in Adobo Sauce (minced)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Smoked Paprika
  • 3/4 teaspoon Ground Cumin
  • Kosher Salt (to taste)
  • Cilantro (chopped, for serving)
PREP
20M
SODIUM
1306MG
ESTIMATE
COMPLETE

Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.