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Frijoles Charros - Mexican Beans with Chorizo

Discover the rich and hearty flavors of frijoles charros, a traditional Mexican dish packed with savory and smoky notes.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 292 kcal
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 6 oz Mexican chorizo fresh, uncooked
  • 2 slices Bacon smoked, diced
  • 1 onion medium, diced
  • 2 cloves garlic crushed
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • ½ tsp cumin ground
  • 1 ancho chile toasted, stemmed, seeded, minced
  • 2 bay leaves whole
  • 1 tsp chipotle chile in adobo pureed
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 3 ½ Cups pinto beans cooked
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 ½ Cups chicken stock

Instructions

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  1. Spit the ancho chile in half, remove the stem and seeds. Toast in a pan on medium heat until just crispy. Allow to cool and mince.
  2. Cook the chorizo and bacon on medium heat until fat is rendered.
  3. Pour off half of the fat.
  4. Continue cooking and add the onion and garlic.
  5. Cook until the onion is translucent then add the oregano, cumin, ancho chile, bay leaves and chipotle.
  6. Add salt, beans, vinegar and stock. Simmer on low for 45 minutes to 1 hour.

Notes

  • Tips for success:
  • Taste and Adjust: Taste the frijoles charros as they cook and adjust the seasoning as needed with salt, pepper, or additional spices. Remember, seasoning is subjective, so adjust to suit your taste.
  • Taste and Adjust: Taste the frijoles charros as they cook and adjust the seasoning as needed with salt, pepper, or additional spices. Remember, seasoning is subjective, so adjust to suit your taste.
  • Add Fresh Ingredients at the End: If using fresh ingredients like cilantro or lime juice, add them towards the end of cooking to preserve their brightness and flavor.
  • Add Fresh Ingredients at the End: If using fresh ingredients like cilantro or lime juice, add them towards the end of cooking to preserve their brightness and flavor.
  • Let Rest Before Serving: Allow the frijoles charros to rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld further and the beans to absorb any remaining liquid. Simmer Slowly. Allow the beans to simmer gently until they are tender and the flavors have melded together. Avoid boiling vigorously, as this can cause the beans to break apart.
  • Let Rest Before Serving: Allow the frijoles charros to rest for a few minutes before serving to allow the flavors to meld further and the beans to absorb any remaining liquid.
  • Simmer Slowly. Allow the beans to simmer gently until they are tender and the flavors have melded together. Avoid boiling vigorously, as this can cause the beans to break apart.

Nutrition Information

Calories 292kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 32g (11%) Protein 16g (32%) Fat 11g (17%) Saturated Fat 4g (20%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 2g Trans Fat 0.01g Cholesterol 24mg (8%) Sodium 533mg (22%) Potassium 552mg (16%) Fiber 10g (40%) Sugar 2g (4%) Vitamin A 172IU (3%) Vitamin C 3mg (3%) Calcium 61mg (6%) Iron 3mg (17%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 292

% Daily Value*

Calories 292kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 32g 11%
Protein 16g 32%
Fat 11g 17%
Saturated Fat 4g 20%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 2g 10%
Trans Fat 0.01g 1%
Cholesterol 24mg 8%
Sodium 533mg 22%
Potassium 552mg 12%
Fiber 10g 40%
Sugar 2g 4%
Vitamin A 172IU 3%
Vitamin C 3mg 3%
Calcium 61mg 6%
Iron 3mg 17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.