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Mexican style charro beans with hickory smoked bacon, in a festive bowl.

Charro Beans With Hickory Smoked Bacon

Carne Diem Culinary
These Northern Mexican Charro Beans are the perfect side to your Mexican or Tex-Mex inspired meal. Hickory smoked bacon rounds out these frijoles charros perfectly. Slightly smoky and packed with flavor, they are sure to become a family favorite.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 2 hours
Soaking Beans 12 hours
Total Time 14 hours 5 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Latino, Mexican
Servings 6 as a side
Calories 288 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 Pound Pinto Beans rinsed and soaked overnight
  • 3 Roma Tomatoes
  • ½ Bunch Cilantro
  • ½ Pound Cubed Thick Cut Hickory Smoked Bacon or Pork Belly
  • 1 Jalapeno diced
  • ½ Onion diced
  • 2 Garlic Cloves minced
  • 4 Cups Chicken Broth
  • ½ teaspoon Paprika
  • 1 teaspoon Mexican Oregano
  • 1 teaspoon Cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Each Salt and Black Pepper
  • ½ teaspoon Chipotle Powder
  • 2 Cups Water

Instructions
 

  • In a small skillet, fry the bacon cubes until cooked but not crispy, then remove from the pan and place in a bowl.
  • Fry the onions and peppers in the bacon grease until soft.
  • Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Stir in the spices and cook for about 1 minute.
  • Add in the tomatoes, chicken broth, water, and beans and bring to a boil.
  • Reduce heat to a simmer and add back the cubed bacon. Simmer for 1-2 hours, covered.

Nutrition

Calories: 288kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 13gFat: 16gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 1222mgPotassium: 644mgFiber: 8gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 408IUVitamin C: 20mgCalcium: 65mgIron: 3mg
Keyword Bacon, Beans, Burgers' Smokehouse, Charro, Cilantro, Frijoles, Hickory Smoked, Pinto
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