Charro Beans (Frijoles Charros)

Charro Beans (Frijoles Charros)

by Léane Richard 2 years ago
5 (1)
2 hours
583.1 kcal
33.3 g carbs
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Description

A hearty Mexican charro bean soup that is perfect for any day of the year.

Ingredients
  • 4 hocks smoked ham hocks
  • 1 white onion
  • 6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into chunks
  • ½ pound fresh chorizo sausage
  • 2 medium whole (2-3/5" dia) (blank)s tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 each jalapeno peppers, sliced
  • 5 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
  • 4 cups water as needed
  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
  • 1 pinch salt to taste
Directions
  1. 1. Place ham hocks into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Boil until meat pulls back on bone, about 2 hours. Remove meat from bones, cut into bite-sized chunks. Reserve the bones but discard any fat.
  2. 2. Chop 1/2 of the white onion, and leave other 1/2 whole; set aside.
  3. 3. Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, and chop when cool enough to handle. Pour bacon grease into a small bowl.
  4. 4. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chorizo in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Place chorizo into a bowl with chopped bacon, tomatoes, chopped onion, and jalapenos.
  5. 5. Place ham chunks and bones into a large pot, pour pinto beans over top. Add water to cover and bring to a boil over medium or medium-high heat.
  6. 6. Meanwhile, heat bacon grease in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo and vegetable mixture and saute until vegetables are soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
  7. 7. When beans boil, add the remaining onion half and garlic. Let boil for 3 to 4 minutes; add sauteed vegetables and meat. Return to a boil; add cilantro and chicken bouillon. Continue to boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove bones, season with salt, and serve.
Nutrition Facts
serving: 8 servings
calories: 583.1 kcal
carbohydrates: 33.3 g
protein: 34.9 g
saturated fat: 11.8 g
cholesterol: 95.5 mg
sodium: 1113.2 mg
fiber: 9.5 g
sugar: 2.6 g
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