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Charro Beans

Cultural Context

Charro beans are a traditional Mexican dish often served at gatherings and celebrations. They are known for their hearty flavor, combining beans with various meats and spices. The dish reflects the culinary heritage of rural Mexico, where beans are a staple food. Charro beans are typically enjoyed as a side dish alongside grilled meats or tortillas, embodying the communal spirit of Mexican dining.

MexicanMXside
120 min
medium
6 servings
Servings4
2 cups beans
8 cups water
1 tablespoon apcog
3 cloves garlic
2 strips bacon
1 hot dog wiener
1/2 salt pork
1/3 pork chorizo link
1/2 diced white onion
1 whole serrano pepper
1 whole diced roma tomato
1 tablespoon butter
1 whole pickled jalapeno
1 chopped head cilantro
salt to taste

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 is lower in calories, while ground beef can be a budget-friendly option.

1

Add 2 cups of beans and 8 cups of water to a large pot.

2

Shake in 1 tablespoon of apcog and bring to a light boil.

3

Sauté 3 cloves of garlic, 2 strips of bacon, 1 hot dog wiener, 1/2 of a salt pork, and 1/3 of a pork chorizo link in a skillet.

4

Add 1/2 of a diced white onion and 1 whole serrano pepper to the skillet.

5

Add 1 whole diced roma tomato to the skillet.

6

At about the 2-hour mark, add the whole pan of ingredients to the boiling pot of beans.

7

Drop in 1 tablespoon of butter and 1 whole pickled jalapeno into the pot.

8

Let it simmer for about another hour.

9

During the last 15 minutes of cooking, add 1 chopped head of cilantro.

10

Salt to taste if needed.

11

Shut the heat off and let the beans rest for about 15 to 20 minutes before serving.

Cooking Techniques

soakingsautéingsimmering

Equipment Needed

large potskillet

Spice Level:

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Dietary

gluten-free

Also Known As

Frijoles Charros
Local Name: frijoles charros

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