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The BEST Charro Beans Recipe (Only 10 Minutes of Prep Work Needed)

Charro beans in a blue bowl atop a blue plate, garnished with fresh herbs.

5 from 8 reviews

This charro beans recipe combines tender pinto beans with tons of meaty goodness and an assortment of spices & veggies. Honestly, this dish tastes like heaven on earth, and it's so quick and easy to put together. In fact, only 10 minutes of prep work is all that's needed to make these savory charro beans!

Ingredients

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14oz. cooked pinto beans

1 onion, chopped

3 slices bacon, chopped

0.75 lb. raw Mexican chorizo

2 beef franks, chopped

¾ cup ham, chopped

½ cup Cabanossi, chopped, optional

1 large tomato, diced

1 clove garlic, thinly sliced

1 jalapeno pepper, sliced

1 tsp oregano

1 tsp cumin powder

1 tsp paprika

Salt and pepper, to taste

Chopped cilantro, to serve with

Instructions

  1. In a saucepot, cook the onions and bacon, stirring, for 3-4 minutes.
  2. Add Mexican chorizo and cook for 5 minutes.
  3. Add ham, beef franks, and Cabanossi. Add seasonings and garlic. Cook, stirring for 5 minutes.
  4. Add tomatoes and jalapenos. 
  5. Add pinto beans and enough water to cover the beans, or you can use the water in which you previously cooked the beans.
  6. Boil the beans for 15 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 
  7. Serve warm, garnished with chopped cilantro.

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