5 from 15 votes
Pappasito’s Cantina Frijoles a la Charra
Pappasito’s Cantina Frijoles a la Charra features pinto beans slowly cooked with crispy bacon, fresh garlic, white onion, cilantro, and Roma tomatoes. This traditional Mexican bean dish is simmered gently to tender perfection, absorbing smoky and savory flavors from the bacon and spices like cumin and chili powder. The beans develop a hearty texture with a flavorful broth, making them an excellent side dish or complement to grilled meats. Garnishing with extra cilantro adds freshness and color just before serving.
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
1 hr 10 mins
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings:
8
Calories:
328 kcal
Course:
Side Dish
Cuisine:
Mexican
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds pinto beans uncooked
- 1 gallon water cold
- 3/4 pound Bacon cut into 1 inch cubes
- 1/2 cup garlic chopped
- 4 tablespoon cilantro plus more for garnish
- 1 cup white onion chopped
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1/2 gallon water cold
- 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
- 2 cups Roma tomato chopped
Instructions
- Soak the beans in 1 gallon of cold water for 8 hours. Drain when ready to use.
- In a large (2-gallon) heavy pot, cook the bacon cubes until well done – the bacon should not be undercooked.
- Add the onions, 1/2 cup of garlic, and cilantro, to the hot bacon and cook until the onions are transparent.
- Add the beans, cumin, and chili powder. Stir well and add 1/2 gallon of cold water. Set heat to medium-low, add the salt, and stir well.
- Cook the beans slowly until they are tender (approximately 1 hour). Stir constantly to avoid burning the bottom of the pan.
- Add the tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of garlic, extra cilantro for garnish, and serve.
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Nutrition Information
Calories
328kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
28g
(9%)
Protein
14g
(28%)
Fat
17g
(26%)
Saturated Fat
5g
(25%)
Cholesterol
28mg
(9%)
Sodium
1646mg
(69%)
Potassium
587mg
(12%)
Fiber
8g
(32%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Vitamin A
465IU
(9%)
Vitamin C
6.9mg
(8%)
Calcium
94mg
(9%)
Iron
2.8mg
(16%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 8 Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 328
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 328kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 28g | 9% |
| Protein | 14g | 28% |
| Fat | 17g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 28mg | 9% |
| Sodium | 1646mg | 69% |
| Potassium | 587mg | 12% |
| Fiber | 8g | 32% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
| Vitamin A | 465IU | 9% |
| Vitamin C | 6.9mg | 8% |
| Calcium | 94mg | 9% |
| Iron | 2.8mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.