Charro Beans

Ingredients

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

Yields: 6–8 servings

Ingredients:

– 3 cans pinto beans with liquid

– Diced bacon (amount as preferred)

– Solid chorizo, diced

– 1 tablespoon garlic, minced

– 1/2 onion, diced

– 1 (16 oz) can fire-roasted tomatoes

– 1 can diced Hatch green chiles

– 2 chipotle peppers, diced

– Juice of 1 lime

– Chopped cilantro, to taste

Directions

1. In a large pot, render bacon and chorizo over medium heat until browned. Do not drain the grease.

2. Add diced onion and cook until soft.

3. Stir in garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.

4. Add beans with their liquid, fire-roasted tomatoes, green chiles, and chipotle peppers. Stir well.

5. Simmer uncovered for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

6. Finish with lime juice and chopped cilantro before serving.

Note: Serve as a side or main with tortillas or over rice.