Jul 13 2026
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Charro Beans Recipe

Inspired by Edley's Bar-B-Que
Time2h
Serves6

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Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

Seasoning

Method

Preparation of Beans

  1. 1

    Soak the Beans

    In a large bowl, soak the pinto beans in water overnight or for at least 8 hours to soften them.

  2. 2

    Cook the Beans

    Drain the soaked beans and place them in a large pot. Add 6 cups of fresh water and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 to 1.5 hours or until the beans are tender.

Cooking the Charro Beans

  1. 3

    Prepare the Bacon

    In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon until crispy. Remove the bacon, crumble it, and set aside. Reserve 2 tablespoons of bacon fat in the skillet.

  2. 4

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In the same skillet with the reserved bacon fat, add chopped onion, minced garlic, diced tomato, green bell pepper, and jalapeño. Sauté for about 5-7 minutes or until the vegetables are softened.

  3. 5

    Combine Ingredients

    Add the sautéed vegetables and crumbled bacon to the cooked beans. Stir in cumin, salt, and black pepper to taste. Let the mixture simmer for an additional 15-20 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.

  4. 6

    Finish with Cilantro and Lime

    Before serving, stir in the chopped cilantro and juice of the lime. Adjust seasoning if necessary.

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