Charro Beans Recipe (Frijoles Charros)
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Tender pinto beans simmered with bacon, chorizo, ham, and jalapeños in a savory, subtly spiced broth. Bold and hearty with smoky and herbaceous notes. Serve as a main with tortillas or over rice.
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Nutrition & ingredients
Ingredients
serves 8- 3 slices bacon (chopped)
- 6 ounces Mexican chorizo
- 1 medium onion (chopped)
- 2-3 jalapeno peppers (chopped (use serrano for extra heat))
- 4 cloves garlic (chopped)
- 1 cup diced ham ((smoked ham is great))
- 1 pound dried pinto beans (soaked and drained)
- 14 ounce can fire roasted tomatoes (or use equivalent fresh tomatoes or canned diced tomatoes)
- 4 cups chicken broth (or use vegetable broth - or more as needed)
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
- FOR GARNISH: Chopped fresh cilantro, spicy red pepper flakes, crumbly white cheese
At a glance
PER SERVING · TIME 85M
BARS = SHARE OF RECIPE CALORIES · RINGS = FDA DV
Complete estimate · 100% of estimated mass resolved
All countable ingredients resolved. Figures are per serving.
- Prep
- 10m
- Cook
- 1h 15m
- Sodium
- 1306mg
- Total sugar
- 7g
Added sugar is not shown when one or more ingredients lack reliable added-sugar evidence.
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving.
Vitamins & minerals
- Potassium
- 1313mg
- Calcium
- 131mg
- Iron
- 4mg
Estimated from ingredients; USDA coverage varies by food.
- PREP
- 10M
- SODIUM
- 1306MG
- ESTIMATE
- COMPLETE
Nutrition estimated from ingredients, per serving. 100% of estimated mass resolved.