Charro Beans - Authentic Mexican Recipe - My Latina Table

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% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Instructions

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To Cook the Pinto Beans - Stove top

Step 3

Add the rinsed beans to a large pot with plenty of water, salt, and a small piece of onion.

Step 4

Let boil for about 1.5 hours, checking often to make sure that there is still enough water.

Step 5

To Cook the Pinto Beans - Slow Cooker

Step 6

Add the rinsed beans to a slow cooker with plenty of water, salt, and a small piece of onion.

Step 7

Turn the slow cooker on to high and heat for 3 hours.

Step 8

To Make The Charro Beans

Step 9

Add the bacon to a large pot and cook for about 5 minutes.

Step 10

Add the chorizo and continue cooking until cooked through.

Step 11

After about 5 minutes, add the ham, the beef franks, and the seasonings (including the garlic).

Step 12

Next, add the tomatoes, the cilantro, the onion, the jalapeno, and the chipotle pepper and cook for 5 additional minutes.

Step 13

Finally, add the cooked pinto beans and the water that they were cooked in and let boil for about 15 minutes so that all of the flavors can combine.

Step 14

If you want to thicken your charro beans, you can combine 2 tablespoons of corn starch with 1/4 cup of cold water and mix well before adding it to the pot.

Step 15

Serve hot as a side dish or on its own.

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Nutrition

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Serving: 1Cup | Calories: 619kcal | Carbohydrates: 39g | Protein: 33g | Fat: 35g | Saturated Fat: 13g | Cholesterol: 79mg | Sodium: 1212mg | Potassium: 1197mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 295IU | Vitamin C: 8.6mg | Calcium: 75mg | Iron: 4.3mg