Frijoles Charros
Frijoles Charros, also known as Cowboy Beans, is a hearty, meaty Mexican dish that's made with pinto beans, bacon, ham, chorizo, tomatoes, and chili peppers.
Ingredients - Serves 6
- Salt and pepper - To taste
- Cilantro - 1/4 cup, chopped
- Jalapeno peppers - 2, seeded and chopped
- Tomatoes - 2, chopped
- Garlic - 2 cloves, minced
- Onion - 1, chopped
- Chorizo - 1/2 pound
- Ham - 1/2 cup, chopped
- Bacon - 4 slices, chopped
- Pinto beans - 1 pound, soaked overnight
Let's Get Started
- Drain the soaked beans and place them in a large pot. Cover with fresh water.
- Bring the beans to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 1 hour.
- In a large skillet, cook the bacon, ham, and chorizo until browned. Remove the meat with a slotted spoon and add to the pot with the beans.
- In the same skillet, cook the onion, garlic, tomatoes, and jalapenos until soft. Add to the pot with the beans and meat.
- Stir in the cilantro and season with salt and pepper.
- Continue to simmer the beans for another hour, or until the beans are tender and the flavors are well combined.
Dietary Info
- Dish Type: Main Course
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 120 minutes
- Calories: 350
- Fat: 15g
- Carbs: 30g
- Protein: 20g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Sugar: 5g
