Mexican Charro Bean Recipe

Name: Mexican Charro Bean Recipe
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 45 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound dried pinto beans; 12 ounces bacon, chopped; 1 small yellow or white onion, chopped; 1 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced (devein the chiles for less heat if preferred ); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 4 cups low-sodium chicken broth; 2 cups water; 1 (15-ounces) can fire-roasted tomatoes, with their juice ((or diced tomatoes)); 2 teaspoons chili powder; 2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped; Salt to taste; Chopped cilantro; Sliced jalapenos

Instructions

Prep:10minCook:45min

This authentic Mexican Charro Beans recipe aka Frijoles charros, is made with pinto beans, bacon, serrano peppers and spices simmered in the most flavorful broth. Stove top, Crock pot and Instant Pot directions included.

Updated at: Sat, 27 Dec 2025 00:04:37 GMT