Charro Beans
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“I love the charro beans at Uncle Julio's restaurant in Texas. This seems to be a similar recipe. They don't have chili powder or cumin but are well seasoned and seem very fresh and light.”
Charro Beans
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READY IN:3hrs 30mins |
SERVES:6 |
UNITS:US |
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Ingredients Nutrition
- 1 lb dried pinto bean
- 6 slices bacon, chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, chopped
- 4 medium fresh plum tomatoes, chopped
- 2 medium onions, chopped
- 1 medium green pepper, chopped
- 1 (12 ounce) can beer
- 1⁄2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
- salt and pepper
Directions
- Rinse and pick over beans.
- Place in a large pot and cover with water, approx 6-7 cups. Bring to a boil then cover and cook over med-low heat for 2-2 1/2 hours, until tender but still firm.
- Before the beans are done, fry the bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove and place on a small plate.
- Add garlic, onions and green pepper to the bacon grease in the skillet and cook till tender.
- Return the bacon along with the tomatoes to the skillet. Add the can of beer and simmer for a few minutes.
- Add the chopped cilantro and jalapenos to the skillet then put everything into the large bean pot.
- Add salt and pepper to taste.
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Charro Beans