Frijoles Charros

Name: Frijoles Charros
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 6 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces; 6 oz Mexican chorizo (fresh, casing removed); 1 white onion, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 jalapenos, seeded, diced; 4 roma tomatoes, diced; 2 cans pinto beans (15 oz), drained, rinsed; 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 1/2 tsp ground cumin; 1/2 tsp dried Mexican oregano (or regular); 1/2 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Smoky cowboy-style pinto beans simmered with bacon, chorizo, tomatoes, and jalapenos in a rich, brothy pot. A hearty Mexican side dish that doubles as a filling soup.

50 minEasyServes 6290 cal/serving

MexicanSideStovetopHigh ProteinHigh FiberGluten-FreeEgg-FreeNut-FreeDairy-FreeAlcohol-FreeCorn-Free

Ingredients

6 bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
6 oz Mexican chorizo (fresh, casing removed)
1 white onion, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapenos, seeded, diced
4 roma tomatoes, diced
2 cans pinto beans (15 oz), drained, rinsed
2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1/2 tsp ground cumin
1/2 tsp dried Mexican oregano (or regular)
1/2 tsp kosher salt
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped

Instructions

1

In a large pot over medium heat, cook 6 cut into 1-inch pieces bacon strips until fat renders, about 5 minutes. Add 6 oz Mexican chorizo (fresh, casing removed) and break it up. Cook until browned, about 4 minutes.
2

Add 1 diced white onion and 2 seeded, diced jalapenos. Cook until softened, about 4 minutes. Add 4 minced garlic cloves and cook 1 minute more.
3

Add 4 diced roma tomatoes and stir, scraping up browned bits. Cook 3 minutes until tomatoes soften.
4

Add 2 cans drained, rinsed pinto beans (15 oz), 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth, 1/2 tsp ground cumin, and 1/2 tsp dried Mexican oregano (or regular). Stir to combine.
5

Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer uncovered for 20 minutes until broth thickens and flavors meld.
6

Taste and season with 1/2 tsp kosher salt as needed. Stir in half the 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro and serve garnished with the remaining cilantro.

Questions

How long does Frijoles Charros keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop.

Can I halve or double Frijoles Charros?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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