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Cowboy Beans (Charro Beans)

Slow-simmered pinto beans with bacon, jalapeño, and tomato — classic charro beans done low and slow.

🫘 One pot ⏱️ ~3 hrs 🥓 Bacon
Pot of cowboy charro beans with sausage, tomato and cilantro

Instructions

  1. Soak the beans

    Soak overnight in water. Drain and rinse thoroughly.

  2. Cook the bacon

    In a large pot, cook the bacon until well browned.

  3. Build the base

    Add the onion, jalapeño, garlic, and cilantro to the pot with the bacon. Cook until the onions are transparent.

  4. Add the beans

    Stir in the beans, cumin, and chili powder. Add the chicken broth and salt, set heat to medium-low, and stir well.

  5. Simmer low and slow

    Cook the beans until tender, about 3 hours, stirring periodically.

  6. Finish

    Once the beans thicken up, take them off the heat. Stir in the tomatoes and extra cilantro for garnish, then serve.