Charro Beans

 

Ingredients:

  • 2 15 oz. cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1/2 lb. bacon, diced
  • 4–5 plum tomatoes
  • ½ yellow or white onion, chopped
  • 1–3 chipotles in adobo from can, chopped (based on heat preference)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 c. chicken stock (or water)
  • ½ t. Mexican oregano
  • ½ t. salt
  • freshly cracked black pepper

Instructions:

  • Rinse tomatoes, roast in oven at 400º for approximately 20 minutes. Roughly chop when cooled.
  • Cook bacon in large pot over medium-high heat until lightly browned.
  • Add onion to bacon, stir to combine. Cook until tender, stirring frequently.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add garlic and cook briefly, 30-60 seconds.
  • Add tomatoes to pot. Add beans, chipotles, oregano, salt, pepper, stock. Combine well, simmer until liquid has reduced slightly and beans get saucy (15 min).
  • Taste and adjust seasoning if desired.
  • Delicious in a rice bowl with avocado and a fried egg, or in tacos and nachos.