Charro Beans
"Trust me when I say these Mexican Charro Beans are next level greatness, made with pinto beans simmering in a boldly flavored broth of bacon, ham, chorizo, chili peppers, tomatoes and spices. You can make them with dried or canned pinto beans, cooked on the stove-top, slow cooker or in the instant pot. I'm proud to add this recipe to my growing list of amazing, authentic Mexican recipes like chile relleno, Huevos Rancheros, Sopaipillas, and Horchata! Charro beans make a great main dish or side dish! What I love abo..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound dried pinto beans* ((2 cups))
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6 cups water (, or more if needed)
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¼ of an onion
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½ teaspoon salt
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1 bay leaf
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5 slices bacon (, chopped)
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5 ounces chorizo ((or 2 sausages or hot dogs), chopped)
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1 cup diced ham or sausages
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½ of a yellow onion (, chopped)
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3 cloves garlic (, minced)
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2 tomatoes* (, diced)
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1 jalapeno or serrano pepper (, seeded and chopped)
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½ - 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce (, chopped (optional, but recommended for a smoky spice)*)
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1 cup fresh chopped cilantro ((about 1/2 bunch))
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1/2 teaspoon cumin
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½ teaspoon paprika
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1/2 teaspoon oregano
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Salt and pepper (, to taste)
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1 teaspoon chicken bouillon
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