charro beans

Charro Beans is an authentic Mexican recipe that is mainly consumed in the northern part of Mexico and is commonly served alongside carne asada.

Charro Beans - Authentic Mexican Recipe

oz pinto beans

bacon

beef

chorizo

tomatoes (diced)

cilantro (chopped)

onion (diced)

jalapeño (if desired)

peppers

garlic (chopped)

pepper (oregano, paprika, cumin, and salt to taste.)

Add the rinsed beans to a large pot with plenty of water, salt, and a small piece of onion.

Let boil for about 1.5 hours, checking often to make sure that there is still enough water.

To Cook the Pinto Beans - Stove top

Add the rinsed beans to a slow cooker with plenty of water, salt, and a small piece of onion.

Turn the slow cooker on to high and heat for 3 hours.

To Cook the Pinto Beans - Slow Cooker

Add the bacon to a large pot and cook for about 5 minutes.

Add the chorizo and continue cooking until cooked through.

After about 5 minutes, add the ham, the beef franks, and the seasonings (including the garlic).

Next, add the tomatoes, the cilantro, the onion, the jalapeno, and the chipotle pepper and cook for 5 additional minutes.

Finally, add the cooked pinto beans and the water that they were cooked in and let boil for about 15 minutes so that all of the flavors can combine.

If you want to thicken your charro beans, you can combine 2 tablespoons of corn starch with 1/4 cup of cold water and mix well before adding it to the pot.

Serve hot as a side dish or on its own.

To Make The Charro Beans

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pinto beans (dried)

oz bacon

onion

jalapeno (fresh, diced)

garlic (minced)

4.5 oz green chilies (chopped)

Chipotle pepper

14 oz fire roasted tomatoes (diced)

bay leaves

chicken stock

sea salt ((or more to taste))

cilantro (minced)

jalapenos (fresh, sliced)

soak

Soak the beans overnight in water. Discard the water the next day.

saute

Set pressure cooker to saute at medium-high. Once hot saute the diced bacon for 6-8 minutes or until just crispy.

Add the onion and jalapeno and cook an additional 2-3 minutes, until just starting to soften. Add the garlic and saute 1 minute.

combine

In the pressure cooker pot combine the soaked beans, tomatoes, green chilies, chipotle pepper, bay leaves, and chicken stock. Stir. 

cook

Lock the lid, set to high pressure and cook for 30 minutes. (If you choose to cook the beans without soaking first. Rinse and pick through. Use 4 cups of chicken broth and pressure cook at least 45 minutes.)

release

Allow to naturally release for 15-20 minutes. Then do a controlled release.&nbsp;Add the salt and stir.

Set saute to medium-low and cook uncovered until thickened, about&nbsp; 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

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