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Charro Beans

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Cooking the beans with all the dried spices leaves you with an intensely flavorful broth that’s just as delicious as the beans themselves. Keep the beans submerged in the broth in the refrigerator so they won’t dry out; plus, they’ll continue to soak up all that flavor. This recipe is from 2M Smokehouse in San Antonio, TX.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    8 servings

Ingredients

1

lb. dried pinto beans, soaked overnight

12

garlic cloves, lightly smashed

1

4

tsp. kosher salt, plus more

¾

tsp. ground coriander

¾

tsp. ground cumin

¾

tsp. garlic powder

¾

tsp. onion powder

½

tsp. cayenne pepper

1

small white onion, chopped

1

medium tomato, chopped

½

cup chopped cilantro

Preparation

  1. Step 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.

    Step 2

    Remove beans from heat and stir in onion, tomato, and cilantro. Cover and let sit 5 minutes for flavors to meld.

    Step 3

    Do Ahead: Beans (without onion, tomato, and cilantro) can be cooked 5 days ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Reheat over medium before adding remaining ingredients.

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  • Hello, Yummo...this recipe is Spot on!! First recipe I made came from a cafe in New Mexico. Lost that recipe in a move. Tried to make the beans from memory, not the same. Now...your recipe! Thank You!! I have made the beans in many states for many friends. Upon moving to Los Angeles, I have made your recipe for newer friends. Everyone has loved them!! As I have shared your recipe with the many friends in many states, a third generation now enjoys them! Thank You Again...Berta&Friends!!raf

    • BertaAnne

    • Los Angeles, Ca.

    • 1/11/2021