Charro Beans
Sep 08, 2024 12:15 AM
Charro Beans (Frijoles Charros) are Mexican cowboy beans simmered in a flavorful broth made from bacon, ham, onions, garlic, peppers, tomatoes, and delicious spices. They make a delicious meal when served with some flour tortillas for dipping, or a great side dish to accompany Mexican rice and various meats.
One of my favorite things about going to Mexican weddings when I was a kid was the food, and charro beans were always on the menu.
Charro Beans, or frijoles charros as they’re known in Spanish, are the ultimate Mexican dish that can be served as a full meal or a side dish.
They’re hearty and full of savory, rich flavors that pair well with proteins like carne asada and pollo asado but are also satisfying enough to be served alone with some homemade corn tortillas or flour tortillas for dipping.
The pinto beans are simmered slowly in a rich, flavorful broth with bacon, ham, onions, garlic, jalapenos, and tomatoes, which all come together to make the most amazing bowl of Mexican comfort food. If you’ve never had charro beans, you’re in for a treat!
Ingredients:
For the dried beans
- 1 pound dried pinto beans
- ½ yellow onion
- 2 cloves garlic, smashed
- 2 bay leaves
- 1 ½ teaspoons kosher salt
- ½ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
- Water, as needed
For the charro beans
- 8 ounces bacon, diced
- 1 cup cubed cooked ham
- ½ yellow onion, diced
- 1 jalapeño, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, minced
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- Kosher salt, to taste
- Chopped cilantro, for serving
Prep Time:
10 minutes
Cook Time:
150 minutes
Total Time:
160 minutes
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