Easy 'Charro' Beans

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
8%
Easy 'Charro' Beans
55 min.
10
448kcal

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Looking for a hearty dish that will warm you up from the inside out? Look no further than this Easy 'Charro' Beans recipe! Packed with flavors of smoky bacon, spicy chorizo, and tender pinto beans, this dish is not only incredibly satisfying but also gluten-free and dairy-free, making it suitable for a variety of dietary needs. Perfect for lunch, dinner, or as a comforting main course, these beans bring a taste of traditional Mexican cuisine right to your table.

The star of this recipe is undeniably the bacon, which provides a rich flavor base that sets the stage for the other delicious ingredients. With every bite, you'll experience the delightful contrast of textures—the creamy beans with the crisp bacon add a depth that is hard to resist. As the beans simmer away, they soak up the flavors of chipotle pepper and garlic, creating a thick, savory broth that is simply irresistible.

Whether you’re serving it at a family gathering or just enjoying a quiet weeknight meal, these Easy 'Charro' Beans are sure to impress. They’re easy to make, with a cooking time of just 55 minutes, and they yield enough to feed a crowd—perfect for sharing! With all the punchy flavors and wholesome ingredients, this dish is one you’ll come back to time and again. Dive into this delicious goodness, and let every spoonful take you on a flavorful journey!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 cup add carrot and onion to bacon fat . cook 
  • 0.5 pound bacon strips 
  • 80 ounce pinto beans rinsed drained canned
  •  chipotle pepper whole
  • 0.3 pound chorizo sausage crumbled
  • 0.5 pound ham diced cooked
  • cloves garlic with a fork
  • large onion finely chopped

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • paper towels
  • pot
  • slotted spoon

Directions

  1. Fry bacon strips in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Reserve 1/2 cup bacon drippings.
  2. Place drippings in a large pot, and warm over medium heat. Fry onions until light brown. Stir in ham and chorizo. Reserve 1 cup of beans, and add the rest to the pot, along with the chipotle and garlic.
  3. Mash the reserved beans, then add to the pot. Simmer beans until thick and soupy, about 30 minutes. (If the beans become too dry, stir in water).
  4. Remove chipotle and garlic, and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Calories448kcal
Protein16.76%
Fat50.56%
Carbs32.68%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.2
Glycemic Load
11.16
Inflammation Score
-5
Nutrition Score
15.193912977758%

Flavonoids

Isorhamnetin
0.75mg
Kaempferol
0.1mg
Myricetin
0.01mg
Quercetin
3.06mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:447.93kcal
22.4%
Fat:25.3g
38.93%
Saturated Fat:9.21g
57.57%
Carbohydrates:36.81g
12.27%
Net Carbohydrates:25.91g
9.42%
Sugar:3.25g
3.61%
Cholesterol:50.76mg
16.92%
Sodium:1039.06mg
45.18%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:18.87g
37.74%
Fiber:10.9g
43.6%
Manganese:0.76mg
38.19%
Phosphorus:312.8mg
31.28%
Potassium:758.9mg
21.68%
Iron:3.79mg
21.03%
Magnesium:83.98mg
20.99%
Vitamin B1:0.31mg
20.59%
Copper:0.41mg
20.52%
Vitamin B6:0.31mg
15.58%
Folate:57.98µg
14.49%
Zinc:2.09mg
13.93%
Selenium:9.21µg
13.16%
Vitamin C:10.23mg
12.4%
Vitamin B3:2.35mg
11.74%
Calcium:115.91mg
11.59%
Vitamin E:1.46mg
9.76%
Vitamin B12:0.43µg
7.22%
Vitamin B2:0.11mg
6.67%
Vitamin B5:0.65mg
6.54%
Vitamin K:4.83µg
4.6%
Vitamin D:0.39µg
2.58%
Vitamin A:65.89IU
1.32%
Source:Allrecipes