Lazy Charro beans
Side Dish • Soup
Serving size: 2
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Ingredients
- 1 can of Bush Pinto beans or 2 cup boiled beans with bean water
- Half a yellow onion, chopped
- 1-2 jalapeño, chopped
- 1 garlic clove, minced or ⅛ tsp garlic powder
- 2 - 3 thick applewood smoked bacon, sliced into pieces
- ½ cup beef broth
- ½ Pack of Goya cilantro y achiote
- ¼ tsp ground cumin
- ½ tsp Polvo de chili
- Salt & pepper to taste
- Dash of Cayenne pepper for heat (optional)
- Cilantro (optional)
Directions
- 1. Heat a medium pot on medium- high heat.
- 2. Add bacon and cook until it starts to get some color. Add the onions and jalapeños and mix to coat in fat. Cook until onions become translucent.
- Stirring occasionally.
- 3. Add garlic (if using fresh) and cook for 1 minute. Add all spices and mix to coat.
- 4. Add can of beans with all juice or boiled beans with bean water and broth, mix to combine. Bring to a boil and cover and simmer on low for 10-15 minutes. Can cook for 20 -25 minutes on low.
- 5. Stir and taste. Add salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with cilantro or cojita cheese (optional)
