Charro Beans

4.92 from 12 votes

Mexican Charro Beans, also known as Frijoles Charros, are loaded to the brim with flavor! Pinto beans are cooked in a chicken broth seasoned with warm and inviting spices. Throw in some bacon, tomato, onions, ham, and jalapenos for the perfect blend of bold flavors.

Prep Time20

Cook Time15

Total Time35

Course: Dinner

Cuisine: Mexican, Mexican American

Keyword: charro beans, frijoles charros

Servings: people

Author: Alyssa Rivers

Ingredients

8 slices thick cut bacon diced
1 yellow onion minced
2 jalapenos seeded and diced
3 cloves garlic minced
1 cup cubed ham
2 cans pinto beans 15 ounce cans drained but not rinsed
1 can mexican style diced tomatoes 15 ounce can
1 cup chicken broth
2 teaspoons ground cumin
2 tablespoon brown sugar
1 teaspoon oregano
2 teaspoons paprika
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon pepper
Cilantro and limes for garnish

Instructions

In a medium pot, cook your diced bacon until it has your desired consistency, I cooked mine until it was just becoming crisp. Remove the cooked bacon and place on a paper towel to soak up some of the fat. Drain all of the bacon fat from the pot, reserving 3 tablespoons in the pot.
Add your diced onion, and jalapenos to the bacon fat in the pot and saute over medium high heat until the onions are transparent, about 3-4 minutes. Add in the garlic and cubed ham and saute for an additional minute.
Add your bacon back into the pot along with your cans of beans, tomatoes, chicken broth, cumin, sugar, oregano, paprika, and salt and pepper. Bring it just to a boil then reduce the heat to low and simmer for about 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Serve fresh cilantro and limes.

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