Lean, Mean Charro Beans

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I’m actually not sure about the lean or mean part of these beans but it’s the first thing that popped in my head. I AM absolutely sure these beans are not only delicious and full of flavor but super easy to make.

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Ingredients

  • 1LB dry pinto beans

  • 12oz of Chorizo

  • 6 strips of bacon

  • 2 yellow onions

  • 6 cloves garlic

  • 1 cup fresh cilantro

  • 1-2 fresh jalapenos (depending on your spice tolerance)

  • teaspoon cumin

  • teaspoon paprika

  • tablespoon chicken bouillon

  • 32 ounces of chicken broth

  • 16 ounces of chicken stock

  • salt & pepper to taste

  • 10 ounce can of cilantro & lime Rotel tomatoes

  • 2 bay leaves

  • 2 cups water

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Directions

  • Soak your pinto beans overnight. For one pound of pinto beans, add 6 cups of water.
  • Once beans have soaked, add them to a pot with 32 ounces of chicken broth, 2 cups water, chopped yellow onion, 3 whole cloves of garlic, a tablespoon of chicken bouillon & 2 bay leaves. Bring to a boil then reduce heat. Let cook about an hour, a little longer if the beans are not completely done.
  • In a separate skillet, cook the chorizo, bacon, one chopped yellow onion and 3 minced garlic cloves. Drain half the fat but leave some for flavor.
  • Once beans are finished, add all ingredients cooked ingredients together but remove the bay leaves & 3 whole garlic cloves from the beans. Add the cumin, paprika, salt & pepper and chopped cilantro. Add 16 ounces of chicken stock. Dice the jalapeno, removing the seeds. Add to the pot. If jalapenos are too spicy for your crew, you could use a serrano pepper instead. Cook an additional 20 minutes on low. Enjoy!