CHARRO BEANS
These amazing Mexican Charro Beans are made with pinto beans simmering in a boldly flavored broth with bacon, ham, chorizo, chili peppers, tomatoes and spices.
Provided by Lauren Allen
Categories Main Course Side Dish
Time 1h45m
Number Of Ingredients 19
Steps:
- Pour dry beans into a colander and rinse them off, removing any unwanted pieces. Add to a large pot with 6 cups of water (or enough to cover them by about 2 inches), a small chunk of onion, bay leaf and 1/2 teaspoon of salt.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 1 to 2 hours, until the beans are tender, but not bursting. (Mine usually take about 1 hour but depends on how dry/old your beans are). Check them a few times during cooking to make sure they are covered in water and add a little more water if needed.
- Once the beans are tender, drain them, reserving the liquid and pouring it into a measuring cup. Add additional water (or reduce liquid if needed) to make 2 ½ cups of total liquid. Stir in 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon. Set aside.
- Add the bacon and chorizo to a large pot and cook for about 5 minutes or until bacon is cooked. Remove some of the grease. Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent. Add ham (sausages, if using), diced tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, oregano, paprika, cumin, black pepper and cook for 5 additional minutes.
- Add cooked beans and broth and simmer for 15 minutes. Taste and season with salt and pepper, or additional spices if needed. Garnish with cilantro before serving.
- Serve as a main dish, wish warm tortillas, or as a side dish. When serving as a side dish I like to thicken the beans by adding a cornstarch slurry at the end (1 tablespoon of corn starch mixed with 2 tablespoons of water).
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 cup, Calories 338 kcal, Carbohydrate 40 g, Protein 20 g, Fat 11 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 28 mg, Sodium 657 mg, Fiber 10 g, Sugar 3 g
CHARRO BEANS(EASY SHORTCUT RECIPE)
I decided I wanted charro beans like I get at my favorite mexican restaurant to go with our tacos the other night. I didn't have any dried beans, or a lot of time, so I came up with this shortcut version that was delicious!
Provided by cindy sandberg @cindyLs
Categories Other Main Dishes
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Fry the bacon crisp, remove from pan, crumble and set aside.
- To the bacon fat in the pan, add the remaining ingredients and stir to combine.
- Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer 30 min. or more.
- Right before serving, stir in the crumbled bacon.
- ** If you want to roast your own red pepper, place it under the broiler or directly on the burner of your stove. Cook and turn occasionally until all sides are charred and blistered. Place in a paper bag and roll up the top. Wait 5-10 min. then remove and peel(the peeling will slip right off at this point.) I like to leave a few pieces of the blackened peeling intact to impart more smoky flavor to the beans. Dice and seed the pepper and you're ready to go!
EASY 'CHARRO' BEANS
Mexican 'pork and beans' recipe. If you like, top with lime, green onion, salsa, cheese, and sour cream, even pork rinds.
Provided by PBOTHWELL
Categories Side Dish Vegetables Onion
Time 55m
Yield 10
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Fry bacon strips in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Reserve 1/2 cup bacon drippings.
- Place drippings in a large pot, and warm over medium heat. Fry onions until light brown. Stir in ham and chorizo. Reserve 1 cup of beans, and add the rest to the pot, along with the chipotle and garlic.
- Mash the reserved beans, then add to the pot. Simmer beans until thick and soupy, about 30 minutes. (If the beans become too dry, stir in water). Remove chipotle and garlic, and serve.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 457.6 calories, Carbohydrate 36.7 g, Cholesterol 42.2 mg, Fat 25.4 g, Fiber 10.8 g, Protein 21 g, SaturatedFat 9.2 g, Sodium 1297.5 mg, Sugar 1.1 g
EASY COWBOY BEANS (FRIJOLES CHARROS)
This is a tasty, zesty side dish that can easily become a main meal. Serve soupy with warm flour tortillas or crusty bread, crumble corn bread on top, or scoop up with tortilla chips. Like mac and cheese, it's a great comfort food. It is easy to make because it doesn't require constant attention and is good for everything from a family meal to a football party. It can easily be doubled. Check flavor before serving and alter seasonings to taste if necessary. Top with more onion and cilantro as desired. If there are any leftovers, they hold up well and taste great the next day.
Provided by Nancy
Categories Side Dish Beans and Peas
Time 1h10m
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Combine pinto beans, tomatoes with green chile peppers, ham, cilantro, red onion, garlic, black pepper, and hot sauce in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 913.2 mg, Sugar 0.6 g
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