Frijoles Charros Recipe

Name: Frijoles Charros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs pinto beans (washed, soaked in water overnight, and drained); 2 medium white onions (peeled and chopped); 8 large garlic cloves (diced); 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons lard; 2 sprigs epazote; 1/2 lb bacon (diced); 1/2 lb chorizo sausage; 4 roma tomatoes, chopped; 6 serrano chilies, chopped; 1/4 teaspoon cumin (ground); 1/2 teaspoon oregano (do not use italian oregano); salt

Servings: persons

2 lbs pinto beans (washed, soaked in water overnight, and drained)
2 medium white onions (peeled and chopped)
8 large garlic cloves (diced)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons lard
2 sprigs epazote
1/2 lb bacon (diced)
1/2 lb chorizo sausage
4 roma tomatoes, chopped
6 serrano chilies, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cumin (ground)
1/2 teaspoon oregano (do not use italian oregano)
salt

1
Place the beans in a large pot with half the onion, half the garlic, oil and epazote.
2
Add 2 quarts water, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until tender (35-45 minutes if done in a pressure cooker.)
3
Add salt to taste.
4
In a large saucepan or clay casserole, cook the diced bacon and chorizo until some of its fat is rendered, and add the remaining onion and garlic, and saute until the onion softens.
5
Add the tomato and chile, and continue cooking until the tomato releases its juice (10 minutes).
6
Add the cooked beans with their liquid and cook over a low flame for 20-30 minutes, stirring from time to time.
7
Season with salt again to taste.

996

kcal

Calories

Fat

127

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs pinto beans (washed, soaked in water overnight, and drained), 2 medium white onions (peeled and chopped), 8 large garlic cloves (diced), 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons lard, and more.

Yes, Frijoles Charros 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.

Frijoles Charros

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