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Frijoles Charros

Cultural Context

Frijoles Charros, or Charro Beans, are a traditional Mexican dish often served at gatherings and celebrations. They are a hearty and flavorful bean dish, typically made with pinto beans and various meats, reflecting the rustic cuisine of rural Mexico. The dish is named after the charros, or Mexican cowboys, who would prepare these beans as a staple during their long days in the fields. Each region may have its own variations, incorporating local ingredients and spices.

MexicanMXmain
45 min
medium
4 servings
Servings4
0.5 pounds smoked ham
10 oz chorizo or longanisa
0.5 pan bacon
0.5 onion
3 tomatoes
cilantro
2 garlic cloves
jalapeño
salt
black pepper
oil
1 pound pinto beans

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon is lower in fat, while smoked sausage can be more affordable.

chorizo

🥗Healthier: lean ground turkey

💰Cheaper: ground beef

Lean ground turkey has less fat, while ground beef is often cheaper.

1

Add a little bit of oil to a clay pot.

2

Cook chorizo or longanisa for about 5 minutes to release flavor.

3

Add chopped smoked ham and cook for another 2 minutes.

4

Add bacon and cook for another 5 minutes to release flavor.

5

Add chopped onion, garlic, and jalapeño, cooking for 5 minutes.

6

Add chopped tomatoes and mix everything together well.

7

Add cooked beans and a little bit of bean broth.

8

Taste and add salt and black pepper as needed.

9

Cover the pot and cook for about 30 minutes to thicken the beans.

Cooking Techniques

boilingsautéing

Equipment Needed

clay potknife

Spice Level:

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Also Known As

Charro Beans
Local Name: Frijoles Charros

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