Beans Ala Charra Recipe

Name: Beans Ala Charra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
Ingredients: 3 cups dried beans; 3 quarts water; 6 slices bacon, uncooked coarsely chopped; 1/2 onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon garlic (minced); 1/2 jalapeno (seeded, chopped); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 2 teaspoons cumin; 1 tablespoon salt; 2 ham hocks

Servings: persons

3 cups dried beans
3 quarts water
6 slices bacon, uncooked coarsely chopped
1/2 onion, chopped
1 tablespoon garlic (minced)
1/2 jalapeno (seeded, chopped)
1 tablespoon chili powder
2 teaspoons cumin
1 tablespoon salt
2 ham hocks

1
In pot, soak beans over night in the water to cover the beans.
2
The next day, cook the bacon until crisp, over medium heat until done, 5 to 8 minutes.
3
Add the onion, garlic, and jalapeno; cook for 5 minutes.
4
Stir in the chili powder and the cumin and cook for 1 minute.
5
Add 1 cup of the water from the beans to this to loosen the crispy crumbs and put all in the beans. Bring beans to a boil; turn to med low and cook until tender, about 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until beans are soft.
6
When beans are cooked, add the salt and cook 1 to 2 minutes more. Keep warm until ready to serve.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 cups dried beans, 3 quarts water, 6 slices bacon, uncooked coarsely chopped, 1/2 onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Beans Ala Charra falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Beans Ala Charra

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