Easy Charro Beans Recipe
This Easy Charro Beans Recipe delivers authentic Mexican flavors in a snap. Simmer pinto beans with bacon, tomatoes, onions, and spices for a hearty, savory dish. Perfect as a side or main course, these beans are quick to prepare and full of rich taste.
Ingredients
- 2 Cloves garlic, pricked with a fork
- ½ cup Bacon drippings
- ½ lb Bacon strips
- 1 Whole chipotle pepper
- ¼ lb Chorizo sausage, crumbled
- 1 Large onion, finely chopped
- 5 Cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
- ½ lb Cooked ham, diced
Instructions
- Cook bacon strips in a large skillet over medium heat until crispy.
- Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and place on paper towels.
- Save 1/2 cup of the bacon drippings.
- Transfer the drippings to a large pot and heat over medium.
- Sauté onions until lightly browned, then add ham and chorizo.
- Set aside 1 cup of beans, adding the rest to the pot along with the chipotle and garlic.
- Mash the reserved beans and add them to the pot.
- Simmer the mixture until it thickens to a soupy consistency, about 30 minutes.
- If it gets too dry, add water. Remove the chipotle and garlic before serving.