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Easy 'Charro' Beans

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

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What to Drink?

Wine Sauvignon Blanc
Cocktail Texatini
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 10 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound bacon strips
  • 1/2 cup bacon drippings
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 pound cooked ham, diced
  • 1/4 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.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 459 | Total Fat: 25.9g | Cholesterol: 41mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 10, 2005 by ISILVA 
These beans are excellent, similar to a restaurant favorite. I used dry beans, used fresh... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 11, 2007 by fulsome-cooking 
I always make refried beans, but this was an awesome recipe. All I did was in the evening, I... MORE
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Reviewed on Jun. 6, 2006 by HERSHEYSKISSES 
EXCELLENT:I CUT THE RECIPE IN HALF FOR A SMALL CROWD,IT WORKED OUT GREAT.COULDN'T FIND... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 27, 2006 by IMVINTAGE 
FANTASTIC! I used well seasoned ground beef instead of chorizo & I omitted the ham...going w/... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 10, 2006 by Rhonda C 
I added 2 cups of chicken broth to this because I was looking for more of a soup type meal and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 9, 2005 by Chef Boyar Ha Ha 
Ok I have to give it 4 stars because everyone at my mexican dinner party loved them. I served... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 24, 2005 by devilsdancefloor 
three types of pork make these beans absolutely fab... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2009 by kateykinney 
Yum! I improvised a bit, and it turned out well. After cooking the chorizo and ontions, I... MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 7, 2008 by GrandmaK 
Nummy! These turned out just delicious. The changes I made to the recipe were minor. After... MORE
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Reviewed on Aug. 17, 2009 by MAMASPICE 
Fantastico! A friend served this with ribs at a cookout and I memorized the different tastes... MORE

 
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