Foryoueats: Frijoles Charros (Mexican Pinto Beans With Bacon and Chiles) Recipe

Name: Foryoueats: Frijoles Charros (Mexican Pinto Beans With Bacon and Chiles) Recipe
Total time: 65 min
Ingredients: 1 pound (450g) dried pinto beans; Kosher salt; 12 ounces (340g) diced bacon (see note); 1 medium white or yellow onion, diced (about 8 ounces; 225g); 2 serrano chilies or 1 jalapeño, minced (remove seeds and ribs if you prefer less heat); 3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon; 12g); 2 (14-ounce; 400g) cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes (see note); 6 cups (1.4L) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock; 2 bay leaves; 2 sprigs epazote (optional; see note); Large handful chopped fresh cilantro leaves and fine stems

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This Frijoles Charros recipe is a traditional Mexican dish made with dried pinto beans, bacon, chiles, and fire-roasted tomatoes. It's a hearty and flavorful bean stew that is perfect for a...

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Ingredients

1 pound (450g) dried pinto beans
Kosher salt
12 ounces (340g) diced bacon (see note)
1 medium white or yellow onion, diced (about 8 ounces; 225g)
2 serrano chilies or 1 jalapeño, minced (remove seeds and ribs if you prefer less heat)
3 medium cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon; 12g)
2 (14-ounce; 400g) cans diced fire-roasted tomatoes (see note)
6 cups (1.4L) homemade or store-bought low-sodium chicken stock
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs epazote (optional; see note)
Large handful chopped fresh cilantro leaves and fine stems