Easy 'Charro' Beans

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Mexican 'pork and beans' recipe. If you like, top with lime, green onion, salsa, cheese, and sour cream, even pork rinds.

Submitted by PBOTHWELL
Updated on January 7, 2022
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Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
40 mins
Total Time:
55 mins
Servings:
10
Yield:
10 servings
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Ingredients

  • ½ pound bacon strips

  • ½ cup bacon drippings

  • 1 large onion, finely chopped

  • ½ pound cooked ham, diced

  • ¼ pound chorizo sausage, crumbled

  • 5 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained

  • 1 whole chipotle pepper

  • 2 cloves garlic, pricked with a fork

Directions

  1. Fry bacon strips in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Reserve 1/2 cup bacon drippings.

  2. Place drippings in a large pot, and warm over medium heat. Fry onions until light brown. Stir in ham and chorizo. Reserve 1 cup of beans, and add the rest to the pot, along with the chipotle and garlic.

  3. Mash the reserved beans, then add to the pot. Simmer beans until thick and soupy, about 30 minutes. (If the beans become too dry, stir in water). Remove chipotle and garlic, and serve.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

458 Calories
25g Fat
37g Carbs
21g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 10
Calories 458
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g 33%
Saturated Fat 9g 46%
Cholesterol 42mg 14%
Sodium 1298mg 56%
Total Carbohydrate 37g 13%
Dietary Fiber 11g 39%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 21g 42%
Vitamin C 11mg 13%
Calcium 106mg 8%
Iron 4mg 21%
Potassium 734mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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