Charro Beans With Hickory Smoked Bacon

Name: Charro Beans With Hickory Smoked Bacon
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 2 h
Total time: 14 h 5 min
Yield: 6 as a side
Ingredients: 1 Pound pinto beans; 3 roma tomatoes; ½ Bunch cilantro; ½ Pound Cubed Thick Cut Hickory Smoked Bacon or Pork Belly; 1 Jalapeño; ½ onion; 2 garlic cloves; 4 Cups chicken broth; ½ teaspoon paprika; 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon each salt and black pepper; ½ teaspoon chipotle powder; 2 Cups water

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Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
2 hrs
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
14 hrs 5 mins
Servings
6 as a side
Calories
288 kcal
Course
Side Dish
Cuisine
South American, Mexican

Charro Beans With Hickory Smoked Bacon

Iris Warren

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These Northern Mexican Charro Beans are the perfect side to your Mexican or Tex-Mex inspired meal. Hickory smoked bacon rounds out these frijoles charros perfectly. Slightly smoky and packed with flavor, they are sure to become a family favorite.

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Ingredients

Servings

1 Pound pinto beans rinsed and soaked overnight
3 roma tomatoes
½ Bunch cilantro
½ Pound Cubed Thick Cut Hickory Smoked Bacon or Pork Belly
1 Jalapeño diced
½ onion diced
2 garlic cloves minced
4 Cups chicken broth
½ teaspoon paprika
1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon each salt and black pepper
½ teaspoon chipotle powder
2 Cups water

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Instructions

In a small skillet, fry the bacon cubes until cooked but not crispy, then remove from the pan and place in a bowl.
Fry the onions and peppers in the bacon grease until soft.
Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
Stir in the spices and cook for about 1 minute.
Add in the tomatoes, chicken broth, water, and beans and bring to a boil.
Reduce heat to a simmer and add back the cubed bacon. Simmer for 1-2 hours, covered.

Nutrition Information

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Calories 288kcal (14%) Carbohydrates 24g (8%) Protein 13g (26%) Fat 16g (25%) Saturated Fat 5g (25%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 7g Trans Fat 1g Cholesterol 25mg (8%) Sodium 1222mg (51%) Potassium 644mg (18%) Fiber 8g (32%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 408IU (8%) Vitamin C 20mg (22%) Calcium 65mg (7%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6as a side

Amount Per Serving

Calories 288 kcal

% Daily Value*

Calories	288kcal	14%
Carbohydrates	24g	8%
Protein	13g	26%
Fat	16g	25%
Saturated Fat	5g	25%
Polyunsaturated Fat	3g	18%
Monounsaturated Fat	7g	35%
Trans Fat	1g	50%
Cholesterol	25mg	8%
Sodium	1222mg	51%
Potassium	644mg	14%
Fiber	8g	32%
Sugar	2g	4%
Vitamin A	408IU	8%
Vitamin C	20mg	22%
Calcium	65mg	7%
Iron	3mg	17%