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Frijoles Charros

                                                                       
 
 
 Ingredients:
 
  • 4 Slices bacon, cut into small pieces
  • 4 Cups cooked pinto beans, or bayo or peruano with the broth
  • 2 tbsp of chopped cilantro
  • 1 Onions, finely chopped 
  • 1 cup of pork rinds
  • 2 tomatoes, seeds removed and diced small
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup of beer (optional) or water
  • 1/2 Cup chorizo, (Mexican)
  • 2 cups bean broth
  • 6 Serrano peppers, minced (use less if you don't like the heat)
  • 1/4 tsp of oregano (Mexican) 
  • 1/4 tsp of smoked paprika
  • 1/4 tsp of ground cumin
  • 1 sprig of epazote or mint leaves
  • Salt to taste
Directions:

In a large pot on medium high heat, add the bacon, chorizo and cook for 5 minutes. Add  garlic, onion, and cook until onion is translucent.  Add the tomatoes, oregano, paprika, cumin, 1 cup of  beer, and cook for 5 minutes. Add the beans, cilantro, epazote, pork rinds, 2 cups of bean broth, and bring to a boil cover and simmer on medium low heat for 10 minutes.  Add salt to taste.  

 

Serving suggestions:

Serve warm in bowls top with queso fresco. Warm corn tortillas. with warm corn tortillas, you can top with queso fresco.