Charro Beans
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.
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.
