Mary's Charo Beans

Mary's Charo Beans photo
prep time:
30 min
cook time:
2 hours
total time:
2.5 hr
Makes 10-12 servings
MaryMary Cobb

ingredients

  • 1 lb dried pinto beans
  • 1 pkg good bacon bits OR
  • 1 cup chopped ham
  • 3 cloves garlic
  • 1 can stewed, chopped tomatoes
  • 1 tube pork chorizo, cooked (optional)
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2-3 Seeded, chopped jalapenos
  • 1 bell pepper, chopped
  • 1 t salt
  • 1 bunch cilantro, chopped
  • 1 beer

directions

  • 1

    Rinse beans and boil in a large pot of water until tender but still firm, about 1-1 1/2 hours. Add garlic, tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, bell pepper and bacon. Simmer until beans are tender but not mushy.

  • 2

    Stir in cilantro and beer. Simmer to cook beer down and enjoy!

notes

Great with any Mexican dish. This is a big batch I usually cut it in half.

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