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Authentic Charro Beans Recipe
This authentic Mexican charro beans recipe brings all the smoky, savory flavors of a Mexican cantina right to your kitchen. The tender pinto beans simmered with bacon, jalapeños, and fresh cilantro are exactly what you need for your next taco night!
Ingredients
- 8 ounces uncooked bacon (diced)
- ½ white onion (diced)
- 3 jalapenos (finely chopped)
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 cup water
- 3 15 ounce cans pinto beans, drained
Instructions
- Cook the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until fully cooked.
- Add onion, jalapeno, and spices. Continue cooking for about 5 minutes or until the onion is soft and tender.
- Add water and pinto beans.
- Allow the beans to cook for 20 minutes or medium heat.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- These beans actually get better on day 2 or 3 as the flavors deepen - perfect for meal prep.
- The secret ingredient is a dash of apple cider vinegar added at the end, which brightens all the flavors.
- Save some of the bean cooking liquid when storing leftovers - the beans will continue to absorb liquid in the fridge.
- For extra depth, try adding a charred jalapeño instead of fresh - it adds a subtle smokiness that works perfectly with the bacon.
Nutrition
Calories: 8kcalCarbohydrates: 2gProtein: 0.3gFat: 0.2gSaturated Fat: 0.02gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.05gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 3mgPotassium: 44mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 244IUVitamin C: 9mgCalcium: 8mgIron: 0.3mg
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