Yield: 6 -8 servings
Frijoles Charros (Charro Beans)
Frijoles charros are made with leftover chorizo, ham, bacon, and hot dogs. Served in a flavorful, smoky broth, it's a comforting bean soup.
Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon, cut into 1” pieces
- 8 oz Mexican chorizo
- 3 Roma tomatoes, diced
- 1 medium onion, diced
- 2 jalapeños, seeded and sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 hotdogs, sliced into 1/4” pieces
- ½ cup cubed ham
- 4 cups cooked pinto beans, homemade or canned
- 3 cups bean broth, from the cooked beans
- 1 cup chicharron, optional
- 1 teaspoon salt, to taste
Optional Toppings:
- Cilantro
- Queso fresco, crumbled
- Onion, diced
- Jalapeños, sliced
- Tortillas
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Instructions
- In a large pan, cook the bacon until some of the fat is rendered out. Add the chorizo and cook through, breaking apart the meat as it cooks.
- Next, add the tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, and garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the hotdogs and ham, cook on medium low for 10 minutes.
- Add the pinto beans and bean broth, stirring to combine. Cover with a lid. Set to medium heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the chicharron and cook for 1 minutes. Taste and add salt, if needed.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings!
Nutrition
Serving: 6, Calories: 730kcal, Carbohydrates: 64g, Protein: 44g, Fat: 34g, Saturated Fat: 13g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 17g, Cholesterol: 82mg, Sodium: 1613mg, Fiber: 17g, Sugar: 5g