
Charro Beans
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Charro Beans
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Charro beans are the perfect side dish for any Mexican-inspired meal and a flavorful alternative to simply seasoned pinto beans. Try them tonight!
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Ingredients
- 1 pound dried pinto beans
- 1 pound Bacon
- 1 onion diced
- 4 garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon paprika
- ½ teaspoon oregano
- 6 cups beef broth
- 12 ounces ROTEL
- 1-2 ounces canned diced jalapenos (add more if you like the heat)
- 1 bunch cilantro
- salt and pepper to taste
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Instructions
- Soak the beans 8 hours or overnight or do a quick soak by bringing water to a boil, add beans. Take off the heat and cover with the lid for 1 hour.
- After beans have soaked, cook the bacon, crumble, and set aside.
- Completely drain all but a little of the bacon grease to cook the onion. Sauté onion for 5 minutes until it becomes translucent.
- Place soaked beans in the pot with seasonings, beef broth, Rotel, jalapeños. Cook for an hour adding more broth if needed if the beans are soaking it up too quickly.
- Stir in cilantro and bacon.
- Optional to top with fresh jalapeño slices, cheese, pico, salsa, sour cream, and/or cilantro.
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Nutrition Information
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Calories
494kcal
(25%)
Carbohydrates
41g
(14%)
Protein
34g
(68%)
Fat
21g
(32%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
4g
Monounsaturated Fat
9g
Trans Fat
0.1g
Cholesterol
56mg
(19%)
Sodium
1.698mg
(0%)
Potassium
1.302mg
(0%)
Fiber
10g
(40%)
Sugar
3g
(6%)
Vitamin A
292IU
(6%)
Vitamin C
9mg
(10%)
Calcium
109mg
(11%)
Iron
5mg
(28%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 494 kcal
% Daily Value*
Calories | 494kcal | 25% |
Carbohydrates | 41g | 14% |
Protein | 34g | 68% |
Fat | 21g | 32% |
Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
Polyunsaturated Fat | 4g | 24% |
Monounsaturated Fat | 9g | 45% |
Trans Fat | 0.1g | 5% |
Cholesterol | 56mg | 19% |
Sodium | 1.698mg | 0% |
Potassium | 1.302mg | 0% |
Fiber | 10g | 40% |
Sugar | 3g | 6% |
Vitamin A | 292IU | 6% |
Vitamin C | 9mg | 10% |
Calcium | 109mg | 11% |
Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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