Charro Beans

Name: Charro Beans
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried pinto beans; 12 cloves garlic; 1 Tbsp beef bouillon paste; 4 tsp kosher salt; ¾ tsp ground coriander; ¾ tsp ground cumin; ¾ tsp garlic powder; ¾ tsp onion powder; ½ tsp cayenne pepper; 1 small white onion; 1 medium tomato; ½ cup cilantro

Traditional Mexican-style pinto beans simmered with garlic, spices, and aromatics until tender, then finished with fresh onion, tomato and cilantro for a flavorful side dish.

6 servings

45 min

Published October 4, 2025

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Ingredients

•1 lb dried pinto beans
•12 cloves garlic
•1 Tbsp beef bouillon paste
•4 tsp kosher salt
•¾ tsp ground coriander
•¾ tsp ground cumin
•¾ tsp garlic powder
•¾ tsp onion powder
•½ tsp cayenne pepper
•1 small white onion
•1 medium tomato
•½ cup cilantro

Cooking Instructions

1.
Drain beans, place in a large pot, and add 10 cups water to cover. Add garlic, bouillon paste, and salt and bring to a simmer. Cook until beans are just tender, 30-35 minutes. Stir in coriander, cumin, garlic powder, onion powder, and cayenne and cook, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes. Taste and season with more salt if needed.
40 min
2.
Remove beans from heat and stir in onion, tomato, and cilantro. Cover and let sit 5 minutes for flavors to meld.
5 min
3.
Beans (without onion, tomato, and cilantro) can be cooked 5 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Reheat over medium before adding remaining ingredients.