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Authentic Charro Beans Recipe
This authentic Mexican charro beans recipe brings all the smoky, savory flavors of a Mexican cantina right to your kitchen. The tender pinto beans simmered with bacon, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro are exactly what you need for your next taco night!
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
45 mins
Servings: 6
Calories: 8 kcal
Course:
Side Dish , Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked bacon diced
- ½ white onion diced
- 3 jalapeños finely chopped
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup water
- 3 15 ounce cans pinto beans, drained
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add onion, jalapeno, and spices. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes or until the onion is soft and tender.
- Add water and pinto beans.
- Allow the beans to cook for 20 minutes or medium heat.
- Serve and enjoy!
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Notes
- These beans actually get better on day 2 or 3 as the flavors deepen - perfect for meal prep.
- The secret ingredient is a dash of apple cider vinegar added at the end, which brightens all the flavors.
- Save some of the bean cooking liquid when storing leftovers - the beans will continue to absorb liquid in the fridge.
- For extra depth, try adding a charred jalapeño instead of fresh - it adds a subtle smokiness that works perfectly with the bacon.
Nutrition Information
Calories
8kcal
(0%)
Carbohydrates
2g
(1%)
Protein
0.3g
(1%)
Fat
0.2g
(0%)
Saturated Fat
0.02g
(0%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.05g
Monounsaturated Fat
0.1g
Sodium
3mg
(0%)
Potassium
44mg
(1%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
244IU
(5%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
8mg
(1%)
Iron
0.3mg
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 8
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 8kcal | 0% |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 1% |
| Protein | 0.3g | 1% |
| Fat | 0.2g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.02g | 0% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.05g | 0% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 0.1g | 1% |
| Sodium | 3mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 244IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 0.3mg | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.