Best 2 Mexican Charro Beans Recipes

Charro beans, also known as frijoles charros, is a traditional Mexican dish characterized by its rich and flavorful broth. It is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or a side dish. Typically made with pinto beans, charro beans are braised in a savory broth made with tomatoes, onions, garlic, and a blend of Mexican spices. The beans are often simmered with ham hocks, bacon, or chorizo for added flavor. Various vegetables, such as carrots, celery, and bell peppers, are also commonly added to the dish. Charro beans are typically served with rice, tortillas, or both and can be garnished with fresh cilantro, cotija cheese, or avocado slices.

Here are our top 2 tried and tested recipes!

MEXICAN CHARRO BEANS

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Make and share this Mexican Charro Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Millereg

Categories Pork

Time 3h

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 lb dried pinto bean
6 strips bacon, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
4 medium fresh plum tomatoes, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 (12 ounce) can beer (chef's choice)
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

Rinse and pick over beans.
Bring the beans to a boil in a large pot of water and cook over medium heat for 1½ to 2 hours until they tender but still firm.
Before the beans are done, fry the bacon in a large skillet until halfway cooked.
Add garlic, tomatoes, onions, and green pepper; continue cooking with bacon until the bacon crisp.
Add a can of beer to bacon mixture and simmer a few additional minutes, or longer if you like your beans softer.
Add chopped cilantro and jalapenos; combine everything in one large pot.
Add salt and pepper to taste.

MEXICAN CHARRO PINTO BEANS, FRIJOLES CHARROS PINTOS

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This is an authentic recipe right out of Mexico "Frijoles Charros" Mexican Cowboy Beans, These beans are delicious you can eat them right out of the bowl with hot buttered tortillas, and some hot salsa. Yum Yum. They are a meal by themselves. They cook for about 5/6 hours but the time is well worth it. You can serve along side...

Provided by Juliann Esquivel

Categories Vegetables

Time 6h20m

Number Of Ingredients 26

Ingredients

1 1/2 lb pinto beans sorted, cleaned, and rinsed
1 medium onion peeled and quarted
1/2 large green pepper, seeded and cut in half, do not dice
1 large jalapeno seeded, cored, and cut in strips
10 clove fresh garlic peeled and smashed
3 medium fresh tomatoes chopped in small pieces
2 medium tomatillos shucked, rinsed and diced
1/2 c diced fresh cilantro
2 large smoked pork shanks cut into quarters, by the butcher
2 large ham hocks
1 1/2 lb stew beef or beef soup meat cut into bite size pieces
4 medium slices of salt pork or fat back, gives beans great flavor
1/2 lb diced ham, i use hormel diced ham to flavor beans.
1 large fresh poplano seeded and pepper diced
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 large dried bay leaves
1/4 tsp cayanne pepper (optional)
2 Tbsp chile powder
1 tsp ground cumin powder
2 small envelopes sazon goya seasoning
1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes
1/4 c good olive oil
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

1. Clean sort and rinse pinto beans in cold water. Put into a deep heavy pot add about 10/12 cups cold water. Put on stove over a high flame, add all of the meats and the salt pork. Do not add the stew meat yet.
2. In a separate pot add the oil, heat and brown the stew meat until seared on all sides then add to the pot of beans with the remaining oil in the pot.
3. Add all of the vegetables, onions, peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, bay leaves, spices, and seasonings. Add vinegar and stir well cover and lower the flame cook for about 5 to 6 hours.
4. While cooking check beans and stir about once every hour. Taste bean broth to make sure the beans are seasoned just right "Salt" Cook until beans are tender and meats are fork tender. Taste to see if they have enough salt and pepper.
5. Serve with hot buttered tortillas, and some Pico de Gallo or Salsa on the side. You can also serve along side Mexican rice (see my post for Mexican rice) with the salsa and tortillas. No need to make any other meat. Charro beans are loaded with Meat. Enjoy

Tips:

Use dried beans for the best flavor and texture. If using canned beans, rinse and drain them well before using.
Soak the beans overnight before cooking to reduce the cooking time. You can also quick-soak the beans by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
Use a variety of beans in your charro beans. Some popular options include pinto beans, black beans, and kidney beans.
Add vegetables to your charro beans for extra flavor and nutrition. Some good options include onions, garlic, tomatoes, peppers, and corn.
Season your charro beans with a variety of spices. Some popular options include cumin, chili powder, oregano, and salt.
Serve your charro beans with a variety of toppings. Some popular options include sour cream, cheese, avocado, and cilantro.

Conclusion:

Charro beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a good source of protein and fiber, and they are also packed with flavor. Whether you serve them as a main course or a side dish, charro beans are sure to be a hit.

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