
Charro Beans
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5.0
30 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
20 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
35 mins
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Servings
8 people
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Calories
200 kcal
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Course
Dinner
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Cuisine
Mexican, Mexican-American Fusion

Charro Beans
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Mexican Charro Beans, also known as Frijoles Charros, are loaded to the brim with flavor! Pinto beans are cooked in a chicken broth seasoned with warm and inviting spices. Throw in some bacon, tomato, onions, ham, and jalapenos for the perfect blend of bold flavors.
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Ingredients
- 8 slices thick cut bacon diced
- 1 yellow onion minced
- 2 jalapeños seeded and diced
- 3 cloves garlic minced
- 1 cup cubed ham
- 2 cans pinto beans 15 ounce cans drained but not rinsed
- 1 can mexican style diced tomatoes 15 ounce can
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 2 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 2 teaspoons paprika
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon pepper
- Cilantro and limes for garnish
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Instructions
- In a medium pot, cook your diced bacon until it has your desired consistency, I cooked mine until it was just becoming crisp. Remove the cooked bacon and place on a paper towel to soak up some of the fat. Drain all of the bacon fat from the pot, reserving 3 tablespoons in the pot.
- Add your diced onion, and jalapenos to the bacon fat in the pot and saute over medium high heat until the onions are transparent, about 3-4 minutes. Add in the garlic and cubed ham and saute for an additional minute.
- Add your bacon back into the pot along with your cans of beans, tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, sugar, oregano, paprika, and salt and pepper. Bring it just to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- Serve fresh cilantro and limes.
Nutrition Information
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Calories
200kcal
(10%)
Carbohydrates
9g
(3%)
Protein
8g
(16%)
Fat
15g
(23%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
2g
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
Trans Fat
0.05g
Cholesterol
32mg
(11%)
Sodium
900mg
(38%)
Potassium
237mg
(7%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
5g
(10%)
Vitamin A
370IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
10mg
(11%)
Calcium
38mg
(4%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8people
Amount Per Serving
Calories 200 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 200kcal | 10% |
Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
Protein | 8g | 16% |
Fat | 15g | 23% |
Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 2g | 12% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
Trans Fat | 0.05g | 3% |
Cholesterol | 32mg | 11% |
Sodium | 900mg | 38% |
Potassium | 237mg | 5% |
Fiber | 1g | 4% |
Sugar | 5g | 10% |
Vitamin A | 370IU | 7% |
Vitamin C | 10mg | 11% |
Calcium | 38mg | 4% |
Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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5.0
30 reviews
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