Charro Beans (Frijoles Charros) are Mexican-style beans that go great as a side dish or as a full meal served with some flour tortillas or jalapeño cornbread.
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- pinto beans - bacon - onion - tomatoes - jalapeno - garlic - chicken stock - chipotle pepper - chicken stock - oregano - cumin - sea salt - bay leaves - cilantro - your favorite toppings
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Cook some diced bacon in a large dutch oven over medium-high heat until all the fat is rendered. Add in onions and jalapeños and cook until translucent.
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Add in garlic, tomatoes, chipotle pepper, and cook until mixture is slightly thick. Add in chicken stock, seasonings, soaked pinto beans, and bring to a boil cook for 35 minutes.
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Uncover, turn up the heat and cook for another 35 minutes until thickened. Serve with your favorite toppings!
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Isabel Orozco-Moore