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Charro Beans With Hickory Smoked Bacon
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.
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
Ingredients
- 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
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.
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Nutrition Information
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
% 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% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.