Hacienda Colorado-Style Beans Ala Charra Recipe

Name: Hacienda Colorado-Style Beans Ala Charra
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 1/2 lbs dried pinto beans; 3 quarts water; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3/4 lb smoked bacon; 1 large white onion, diced; 1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder; 2 cups diced tomatoes; 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro; 1 -2 drop liquid smoke

Servings: persons

1 1/2 lbs dried pinto beans
3 quarts water
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 lb smoked bacon
1 large white onion, diced
1/2 - 1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 cups diced tomatoes
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 -2 drop liquid smoke

1
Sort beans and remove any debris.
2
Add beans to water in pressure cooker.
3
Add 1/2 teaspoon salt.
4
Soak overnight.
5
Add the rest of the salt to taste, bacon, onion, and garlic powder.
6
Pressure cook beans until tender, but firm.
7
Cooking times will vaary with altitude, but 15-20 minutes on a medium rock will cook them well.
8
Run cool water over pressure cooker lid before removing lid.
9
Wait for vents to drop before rotating the lid from the pot.
10
Add tomatos and cilantro.
11
Stir and simmer on low until heated through.
12
Add liquid smoke, if desired.

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 1/2 lbs dried pinto beans, 3 quarts water, 1/2 teaspoon salt, 3/4 lb smoked bacon, and more.

Yes, Hacienda Colorado-Style Beans Ala Charra 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.

Hacienda Colorado-Style Beans Ala Charra

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