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Pappasito's Charro Beans Recipe

Pappasito's Charro Beans Recipe

When you are searching for a delicious Mexican side dish, Pappasito's charro beans are the perfect choice. Charro beans are a simple and flavorful combination of unique ingredients, that can be served as a side to almost any meal. The smoky flavor of bacon combined with the earthy flavors of the beans makes for a delicious dish that will have your guests begging for more. If you want to learn how to make this traditional Mexican dish, then you have come to the right place.
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Author: Dr. Leah Alexander
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Prep Time: 8 hours
Cook Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time: 9 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 7 people
Calories: 207kcal

Equipment

Ingredients

Beans and Soaking Mixture:

  • 1 1/2 tablespoons of salt
  • 1/2 cup of finely chopped garlic
  • 1 gallon of water
  • 1 1/2 pounds of premium pinto beans ready to soak

Flavorful Ingredients:

  • 3/4 pound of bacon expertly cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup of finely chopped white onions
  • 4 tablespoons of fresh cilantro plus more for a delightful garnish
  • 2 cups of impeccably chopped Roma tomatoes

Spices and Additional Liquids:

  • 1/2 gallon of water
  • 1 tablespoon of Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon of aromatic Chili Powder

Instructions

  • Allow the beans to soak for a minimum of 8 hours in water that is cool to the touch. Once complete, discard the liquid and rinse off the beans before placing them into a large pot filled with one gallon of fresh cold water.
  • Cook over medium heat until tender, which should take around 1 to 1 ½ hours. Drop the garlic and bacon cubes into the pot, followed by cilantro, salt, tomatoes, cumin, chili powder and onion. Gently mix all of the ingredients together and simmer for an additional 30 minutes.
  • When ready to serve in a bowl, add chopped cilantro to garnish.

Notes

  • Soaking your beans overnight before cooking them will ensure that they are tender and don’t become mushy.
  • Try to use fresh ingri­dients whenever possible as they will provide the best flavor.
  • You can adjust the amount of chili powder to your taste preferences, adding more or less depending on how spicy you want your dish.
  • Be sure to stir the pot often while simmering to ensure that the ingri­dients are evenly distributed throughout the dish.
  • Taste test before serving and adjust seasoning if necessary.
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