Mexican Charro Beans Recipe

Name: Mexican Charro Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried pinto bean; 6 strips bacon, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, chopped; 4 medium fresh plum tomatoes, chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 (12 ounce) can beer (chef's choice); 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb dried pinto bean
6 strips bacon, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 medium fresh plum tomatoes, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 (12 ounce) can beer (chef's choice)
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
salt and pepper

1
Rinse and pick over beans.
2
Bring the beans to a boil in a large pot of water and cook over medium heat for 11/2 to 2 hours until they tender but still firm.
3
Before the beans are done, fry the bacon in a large skillet until halfway cooked.
4
Add garlic, tomatoes, onions, and green pepper; continue cooking with bacon until the bacon crisp.
5
Add a can of beer to bacon mixture and simmer a few additional minutes, or longer if you like your beans softer.
6
Add chopped cilantro and jalapenos; combine everything in one large pot.
7
Add salt and pepper to taste.

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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 lb dried pinto bean, 6 strips bacon, chopped, 2 cloves garlic, chopped, 4 medium fresh plum tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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.

Mexican Charro Beans

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