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Homemade charro beans (Pappasitos Frijoles a la Charro)
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Pappasito's Frijoles Charro - Easy Copycat Recipe

Hearty Mexican cowboy beans with bacon, pinto beans, and rich tomato broth. Perfect side dish that tastes just like Pappasito's!
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Keyword Pappasito’s Cantina Frijoles a la Charra
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 328kcal
Author Stephanie Manley

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 pounds pinto beans uncooked
  • 1 gallon cold water
  • 3/4 pound bacon cut into 1 inch cubes
  • 1/2 cup chopped garlic
  • 4 tablespoon cilantro plus more for garnish
  • 1 cup chopped white onions
  • 1 tablespoon Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Chili Powder
  • 1/2 gallon cold water
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
  • 2 cups chopped Roma tomatoes

Instructions

  • Soak the beans in 1 gallon of cold water for 8 hours. Drain when ready to use. 
  • In a large (2-gallon) heavy pot, cook the bacon cubes until well done – the bacon should not be undercooked. 
  • Add the onions, 1/2 cup of garlic, and cilantro, to the hot bacon and cook until the onions are transparent. 
  • Add the beans, cumin, and chili powder. Stir well and add 1/2 gallon of cold water. Set heat to medium-low, add the salt, and stir well. 
  • Cook the beans slowly until they are tender (approximately 1 hour). Stir constantly to avoid burning the bottom of the pan.
  • Add the tomatoes, 1 tablespoon of garlic, extra cilantro for garnish, and serve.

Nutrition

Calories: 328kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 1646mg | Potassium: 587mg | Fiber: 8g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 6.9mg | Calcium: 94mg | Iron: 2.8mg
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