LauraThis Charro Beans Recipe, in other words, Frijoles Charros Recipe or Frijoles a la Charra, is simple and delicious.The Charro Beans is a great side dish for your Carne Asada recipe. A fancy restaurant’s grilled beef offering carne asada inevitably sports a helping of this classical recipe.
Charro Beans Recipe or Frijoles Charros Recipe
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Author: Laura
Recipe type: Main
Cuisine: Mexican
Serves: 8
Ingredients
- 1 pound of beans
- 2 cloves of peeled garlic
- 1 white onion (1/2 whole, ½ chopped)
- 2 chopped tomatoes
- 3 tablespoons of chopped fresh cilantro
- Salt
- Water
- 1 teaspoon of powdered chicken broth
- 1 sliced serrano or jalapeno pepper
- 5 ounces of bacon cut into small pieces
- 5 ounces of chorizo
- 5 ounces of pork rinds in small pieces (optional)
- 2 sliced turkey sausages (optional).
Instructions
- Leave a pot of beans covered in water overnight.
- The following day replace the water - adding a sufficient amount to begin cooking.
- As the water reaches its boiling point, add the ½ onion and garlic cloves.
- Cook until done, then add salt according to taste.
- In a frying pan with a small amount of cooking oil, fry the bacon and chorizo for about 4-5 minutes.
- Add the chopped onion, the chilli pepper, and tomato and continue to fry.
- Add the fried ingredients to the pot of beans.
- Once the mixture is brought to boil, add the cilantro, pork rinds, and sausages. Season with salt and powdered chicken broth.
- Serve.
TIPS
WHY SOAK THE BEANS?
Soaking the beans overnight will reduce cooking time and intestinal gas.
NUTRITIONAL FACTS FOR SOME INGREDIENTES IN THE CHARRO BEANS RECIPE
- BEANS are high in folic acid. Beans prevent anemia, helps against fatigue and is necessary for the formation of red blood cells.
- CILANTRO improves and strengthens urinary valve function.
- TOMATOES are rich in potassium, vitamins C and A, and are in the category of antioxidants. This helps them preserve muscle tone. They help to lower the risk of heart disease and cataracts.
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