Charro Beans | Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried pinto beans
• 2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 6 cups low sodium chicken stock
• 2 bay leaves
• 12 ounces bacon, fried crisp and diced
• 1 medium diced white or yellow onion
• 2 serrano chiles or 1 jalapeno, minced, with seeds and ribs removed
• 3 medium cloves garlic, minced
• (2) 14 ounce cans diced fire roasted tomatoes
• 1 large handful chopped fresh cilantro leaves and fine stems
• 2 sprigs epazote (optional)