Charro Beans Recipe

Name: Charro Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb black beans, presoaked; 1 1/2 quarts boiling water; salt; 200 g bacon; 1 tablespoon cooking oil; 1/2 onion, chopped; 1 garlic clove, finely chopped; 1 sprig epazote; 1 small jalapenos or 1 small serrano chili, raw, seeded, and finely sliced; 1/2 lb pork rind, in small pieces; 1 sprig cilantro

Servings: persons

1 lb black beans, presoaked
1 1/2 quarts boiling water
salt
200 g bacon
1 tablespoon cooking oil
1/2 onion, chopped
1 garlic clove, finely chopped
1 sprig epazote
1 small jalapenos or 1 small serrano chili, raw, seeded, and finely sliced
1/2 lb pork rind, in small pieces
1 sprig cilantro

1
Cook the beans, strirring occasionally, in the boiling water until when squished between two figers they skin opens. If you need to add more water occasionally, it should be very hot. since cold water will toughen the beans.
2
Add salt to taste 10 minutes before turning off flame.
3
Take away from flame and set apart.
4
Brown the bacon in hot cooking oil and add to it the onion and garlic.
5
Add to the bacon saute the beans along with the epazote sprig. Let it come to a boil, and then add the chile and the pork rind.
6
Check seasoning and serve hot.
7
Garnish each served bowl with cilantro.

965

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb black beans, presoaked, 1 1/2 quarts boiling water, salt, 200 g bacon, and more.

Yes, Charro Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Charro Beans

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