Best 9 Frijoles Charros Recipes

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**Frijoles Charros: A Symphony of Flavors in a Mexican Bean Stew**

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Mexico with Frijoles Charros, a traditional bean stew that captures the essence of Mexican cuisine. This hearty and flavorful dish is a delightful blend of tender beans, a medley of spices, and an array of fresh vegetables. Savor the smoky notes of bacon, the zesty kick of serrano peppers, and the rich depth of Mexican oregano, all harmoniously combined to create a symphony of flavors.

Within this article, you'll find a collection of delectable Frijoles Charros recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and culinary expertise. From the classic Frijoles Charros recipe that stays true to its Mexican roots to a vegetarian version that celebrates the bounty of plant-based ingredients, there's a recipe here for every taste and dietary restriction. So, gather your ingredients, ignite your culinary passion, and let's embark on a flavorful adventure with Frijoles Charros!

Here are our top 9 tried and tested recipes!

CHARRO BEANS (FRIJOLES CHARROS)



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A hearty Mexican charro bean soup that is perfect for any day of the year.

Provided by Brent Hull

Categories     Side Dish

Time 3h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 hocks smoked ham hocks
1 white onion
6 slices thick-cut bacon, cut into chunks
½ pound fresh chorizo sausage
2 medium whole (2-3/5" dia) (blank)s tomatoes, chopped
2 each jalapeno peppers, sliced
5 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
4 cups water as needed
2 cloves garlic, chopped
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 pinch salt to taste

Steps:

  • Place ham hocks into a large pot and cover with water; bring to a boil. Boil until meat pulls back on bone, about 2 hours. Remove meat from bones, cut into bite-sized chunks. Reserve the bones but discard any fat.
  • Chop 1/2 of the white onion, and leave other 1/2 whole; set aside.
  • Place bacon in a large skillet and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Drain bacon slices on paper towels, and chop when cool enough to handle. Pour bacon grease into a small bowl.
  • Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir chorizo in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Place chorizo into a bowl with chopped bacon, tomatoes, chopped onion, and jalapenos.
  • Place ham chunks and bones into a large pot, pour pinto beans over top. Add water to cover and bring to a boil over medium or medium-high heat.
  • Meanwhile, heat bacon grease in a large skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo and vegetable mixture and saute until vegetables are soft, 5 to 7 minutes.
  • When beans boil, add the remaining onion half and garlic. Let boil for 3 to 4 minutes; add sauteed vegetables and meat. Return to a boil; add cilantro and chicken bouillon. Continue to boil for 15 to 20 minutes. Remove bones, season with salt, and serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 583.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.3 g, Cholesterol 95.5 mg, Fat 34.2 g, Fiber 9.5 g, Protein 34.9 g, SaturatedFat 11.8 g, Sodium 1113.2 mg, Sugar 2.6 g

EASY COWBOY BEANS (FRIJOLES CHARROS)



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This is a tasty, zesty side dish that can easily become a main meal. Serve soupy with warm flour tortillas or crusty bread, crumble corn bread on top, or scoop up with tortilla chips. Like mac and cheese, it's a great comfort food. It is easy to make because it doesn't require constant attention and is good for everything from a family meal to a football party. It can easily be doubled. Check flavor before serving and alter seasonings to taste if necessary. Top with more onion and cilantro as desired. If there are any leftovers, they hold up well and taste great the next day.

Provided by Nancy

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 1h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®), drained
1 cup cubed cooked ham
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
ground black pepper to taste
1 dash hot sauce, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine pinto beans, tomatoes with green chile peppers, ham, cilantro, red onion, garlic, black pepper, and hot sauce in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.7 calories, Carbohydrate 25.2 g, Cholesterol 12.6 mg, Fat 5.4 g, Fiber 7.5 g, Protein 11.8 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 913.2 mg, Sugar 0.6 g

RICK BAYLESS HOME-COOKED COWBOY BEANS (FRIJOLES CHARROS)



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Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (16-ounce) bag dried pinto beans
2 tablespoons neutral-tasting oil, such as canola or vegetable oil
1 large onion, finely diced
1 (12-ounce) package bacon, cut into small-bite sized pieces
5 cloves garlic, minced
1 (15-ounce) can diced fire-roasted tomatoes
1/4 - 1/2 cup pickled jalapenos, finely chopped
Kosher Salt
For Garnish (optional)
Queso Fresco, crumbled
Cilantro, finely chopped
Pickled jalapeño slices

Steps:

  • Instructions Pour beans into a colander and rinse. Look over beans and make sure they are clean and free of any stones or dirt that might have made its way into the bag. Place beans and approximately 2 quarts (8 cups) of water into a large pot and bring to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, carefully transfer the beans and water into a slow-cooker. Add oil, onion, and season with about 1/2 tablespoon of salt. Cook for at least 6 hours on high, although you can leave for a few hours more. I've also had success cooking them on low for 10-12 hours if that works better for you. When beans in the slow cooker are ready, cook the bacon in a large pot over medium/medium-low heat until crisp, stirring to avoid burning. Once bacon is crispy, remove some of the bacon grease, leaving only about 1 tablespoon in the pot. Don't throw away that liquid gold! Store in refrigerator for future use. Add the garlic and cook for about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add the can of fire-roasted tomatoes and a pinch of salt, and with a wooden spoon, scrape up any browned bits that are stuck to the bottom of the pan from cooking the bacon. Let mixture cook for about 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in the beans with a slotted spoon, and then add enough of its cooking liquid to cover the entire mixture. Add the pickled jalapeño (1/2 cup will definitely give you a nice kick, so use less or more according to your spiciness threshold) and simmer on medium-low for about 20-30 minutes. Taste and season.

MEXICAN CHARRO PINTO BEANS, FRIJOLES CHARROS PINTOS



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This is an authentic recipe right out of Mexico "Frijoles Charros" Mexican Cowboy Beans, These beans are delicious you can eat them right out of the bowl with hot buttered tortillas, and some hot salsa. Yum Yum. They are a meal by themselves. They cook for about 5/6 hours but the time is well worth it. You can serve along side...

Provided by Juliann Esquivel

Categories     Vegetables

Time 6h20m

Number Of Ingredients 26

1 1/2 lb pinto beans sorted, cleaned, and rinsed
1 medium onion peeled and quarted
1/2 large green pepper, seeded and cut in half, do not dice
1 large jalapeno seeded, cored, and cut in strips
10 clove fresh garlic peeled and smashed
3 medium fresh tomatoes chopped in small pieces
2 medium tomatillos shucked, rinsed and diced
1/2 c diced fresh cilantro
2 large smoked pork shanks cut into quarters, by the butcher
2 large ham hocks
1 1/2 lb stew beef or beef soup meat cut into bite size pieces
4 medium slices of salt pork or fat back, gives beans great flavor
1/2 lb diced ham, i use hormel diced ham to flavor beans.
1 large fresh poplano seeded and pepper diced
1 tsp dried oregano
2 tsp salt
1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 large dried bay leaves
1/4 tsp cayanne pepper (optional)
2 Tbsp chile powder
1 tsp ground cumin powder
2 small envelopes sazon goya seasoning
1/4 tsp dried red pepper flakes
1/4 c good olive oil
1/2 tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 tsp garlic powder

Steps:

  • 1. Clean sort and rinse pinto beans in cold water. Put into a deep heavy pot add about 10/12 cups cold water. Put on stove over a high flame, add all of the meats and the salt pork. Do not add the stew meat yet.
  • 2. In a separate pot add the oil, heat and brown the stew meat until seared on all sides then add to the pot of beans with the remaining oil in the pot.
  • 3. Add all of the vegetables, onions, peppers, tomatoes, cilantro, bay leaves, spices, and seasonings. Add vinegar and stir well cover and lower the flame cook for about 5 to 6 hours.
  • 4. While cooking check beans and stir about once every hour. Taste bean broth to make sure the beans are seasoned just right "Salt" Cook until beans are tender and meats are fork tender. Taste to see if they have enough salt and pepper.
  • 5. Serve with hot buttered tortillas, and some Pico de Gallo or Salsa on the side. You can also serve along side Mexican rice (see my post for Mexican rice) with the salsa and tortillas. No need to make any other meat. Charro beans are loaded with Meat. Enjoy

FRIJOLES CHARROS



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Make and share this Frijoles Charros recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Manuel Rios

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 20m

Yield 2-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups beans
3 slices bacon
1/2 tomatoes
1/4 cup onion
onion salt
60 g pork sausage
1/2 cup tomato puree
2 teaspoons Tabasco sauce

Steps:

  • Cook the beans the normal way.
  • Separate the beans and the juice.
  • In another pot put the juice; add the tomato and the onion.
  • Cut the bacon in small pieces and the sausage too.
  • Put the bacon and the sausage in the microwave for 1 minute on medium.
  • Put in the pot the bacon and the sausage.
  • Boil, all together, do not add water yet.
  • Add some Tabasco or chili powder if you have.
  • Boil it until the sousa has the flavor of the bacon and the sausage.
  • Then add a lit bit of water, and let it boil for 1 minute.
  • Then add the beans, and let it boil for 3 minutes.
  • Keep stirring it.

FRIJOLES CHARROS (MEXICAN PINTO BEANS WITH BACON AND CHILIES)



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Number Of Ingredients 10

60 ounces pinto beans
12 ounces diced bacon
1 medium white or yellow onion, diced
2 serranos, diced (or one 1 jalapeno)
3 cloves garlic, minced
28 ounces fire roasted tomatoes
6 cups chicken stock
2 bay leaves
2 sprigs epazote
1 handful cilantro

Steps:

  • Heat bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until fat is rendered and bacon is just starting to brown around the edges, about 5 minutes. Add onion and chilies and cook, stirring, until softened and just starting to brown, about 4 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomatoes (see note above) and cook, stirring and scraping up browned bits from the bottom of the pan, until the liquid is thick and the mixture begins to sizzle, about 3 minutes.
  • Add beans, stock, bay leaves, 2 teaspoons (10g) kosher salt, and epazote (if using). Bring to a boil over high heat, reduce to a bare simmer, cover, and cook until beans are just tender, about 45 minutes. Remove lid and continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until beans are completely creamy and liquid has thickened into a rich, creamy broth. Season to taste with salt. Discard bay leaves, stir in cilantro, and serve. Beans can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 1 week.

CROCK POT FRIJOLES CHARROS(MEXICAN BEANS)



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My husband's niece served these at a birthday party for her daughter. They were so good. My spouse and sons request them all the time. I always put them on to cook in the morning while I do my housework. When it is time to eat, they are ready. I guarantee they are worth the wait. They even taste better when reheated later.

Provided by Susan Elizondo

Time 4h

Number Of Ingredients 8

2-3 c pinto beans, dried
5 -6 slice bacon, uncooked (cut in pieces)
6 large smoked sausage or weiners. cut in pieces
1 can(s) rotel tomatoes w/diced chilies
1 stick mozzarella cheese, cut into chunks
chopped cilantro, to taste
1 Tbsp chili powder
1 tsp ground cumin

Steps:

  • 1. Put dry beans, half of quartered onion, a garlic clove and bacon in crock pot. Cover with water up to just a little below where the lid rest. Place lid. Cook on Hi for 4 hrs. They are good cooked on Lo also.
  • 2. The last 30 minutes of cooking time add the following to the beans;rotel tomatoes,smoked sausage, chili powder, cumin and salt to taste. Stir. Replace lid. Continue cooking for 20 to 30 minutes or until beans are done. When beans are ready, turn off crock pot, add cheese and cilantro. Let set for about 5 more minutes so cheese can melt. Enjoy.....

FRIJOLES CHARROS



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These beans are wonderful as a side dish to accompany your favorite meat, or even for breakfast served alonside eggs. Delicious! Note: Preperation time does not include soaking the beans over night. To make this dish in no time at all you can used undrained canned pinto beans.

Provided by cervantesbrandi

Categories     For Large Groups

Time 2h10m

Yield 14 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 lbs pinto beans (washed, soaked in water overnight, and drained)
2 medium white onions (peeled and chopped)
8 large garlic cloves (diced)
2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons lard
2 sprigs epazote
1/2 lb bacon (diced)
1/2 lb chorizo sausage
4 roma tomatoes, chopped
6 serrano chilies, chopped
1/4 teaspoon cumin (ground)
1/2 teaspoon oregano (do not use italian oregano)
salt

Steps:

  • Place the beans in a large pot with half the onion, half the garlic, oil and epazote.
  • Add 2 quarts water, bring to a boil, cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours or until tender (35-45 minutes if done in a pressure cooker.)
  • Add salt to taste.
  • In a large saucepan or clay casserole, cook the diced bacon and chorizo until some of its fat is rendered, and add the remaining onion and garlic, and saute until the onion softens.
  • Add the tomato and chile, and continue cooking until the tomato releases its juice (10 minutes).
  • Add the cooked beans with their liquid and cook over a low flame for 20-30 minutes, stirring from time to time.
  • Season with salt again to taste.

FRIJOLES CHARROS(COWBOY BEANS)



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Categories     Soup/Stew     Bean     Low Carb     Quick & Easy     Lunch     Tailgating     Simmer

Yield 10-12 bowls

Number Of Ingredients 13

3 cups pinto beans
11/2 white or brown onion (1 onion quartered,the 1/2 chopped)
2 garlic cloves
1/2lbs chorizo sausage
1 cup ham
(substitute bacon or prosciutto)
1/4 cup jalapenos chopped finely
(seeded if you dont want it super spicy)
1/4 cup tomato sauce
1 cube chicken bouillion
2cups shredded jack/cheddar cheese mix
1 cup sour cream
1 cup scallions or mexican green onions

Steps:

  • FOR BEANS: Take beans and rinse with warm water. take a large pot and fill 3/4 with water. once beans are rinsed pour into water throw in quartered onion and peeled garlic cloves. cover and set temperature to medium heat and allow to cook, will take about 2 hrs. Once beans are cooked set aside and heat a large dutch oven or another large soup pot. once pot is heated throw in ham (or bacon if you substitute) and stir well try not to allow to stick to bottom, once it begins to brown throw in chorizo and allow to browna s well and stir continously mix chorizo in well with ham chunks. once chorizo is cooked through add jalapenos and chopped onion and sautee until almost cooked fully. Add tomato sauce and bouillion cube to mixture aand begin to break up cube and blend well into chorizo and ham. take beans and begin to slowly pour into ham and chorizo mix including water that it is in. but before adding water determine whether you wnat tit to be soupy or a little thicker consistency. once you have transferred beans to pot stir and blend well to allow all ingredients to blend together. bring to a boilon medium to low heat. TO SERVE: you can serve with sour dough or plain rolls. Garnish bowls with sour cream, jack and cheddar cheese blend and sprinkle the green onions on top.

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
  • Use a variety of beans: This will give your soup a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include pinto beans, black beans, and kidney beans.
  • Add vegetables: Vegetables will add flavor, nutrients, and color to your soup. Some good options include onions, carrots, celery, and bell peppers.
  • Use a flavorful broth: The broth is the base of your soup, so make sure it's flavorful. You can use chicken broth, beef broth, or vegetable broth.
  • Season to taste: Once your soup is finished cooking, taste it and adjust the seasonings as needed. You may want to add more salt, pepper, or chili powder.

Conclusion:

Frijoles charros is a delicious and hearty Mexican soup that is perfect for a cold winter day. It is made with beans, vegetables, and meat, and is seasoned with a variety of spices. This soup is easy to make and can be tailored to your own taste. So next time you're looking for a warm and comforting meal, give frijoles charros a try!

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