Easy Charro Beans Recipe (Frijoles Charros)

Name: Easy Charro Beans Recipe (Frijoles Charros)
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon (chopped); 6 ounces Mexican chorizo; 1 medium onion (chopped); 2-3 jalapeno peppers (chopped (use serrano for extra heat)); 4 cloves garlic (chopped); 1 cup diced ham ((smoked ham is great)); 1 pound dried pinto beans (soaked and drained); 14 ounces can fire roasted tomatoes (or use equivalent fresh tomatoes or canned diced tomatoes); 4 cups chicken broth (or use vegetable broth - or more as needed); 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cumin; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; Salt; pepper; Chopped fresh cilantro, spicy red pepper flakes, crumbly white cheese

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Charro beans with tender pinto beans (dried or canned), bacon, chorizo, ham and chilies in a savory broth. Options for stovetop, slow cooker or Instant Pot.

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Ingredients

3 slices bacon (chopped)
6 ounces Mexican chorizo
1 medium onion (chopped)
2-3 jalapeno peppers (chopped (use serrano for extra heat))
4 cloves garlic (chopped)
1 cup diced ham ((smoked ham is great))
1 pound dried pinto beans (soaked and drained)
14 ounces can fire roasted tomatoes (or use equivalent fresh tomatoes or canned diced tomatoes)
4 cups chicken broth (or use vegetable broth - or more as needed)
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
Salt
pepper
Chopped fresh cilantro, spicy red pepper flakes, crumbly white cheese