Pappasito's Cantina's Frijoles A La Charra Recipe
Servings: 1
Ingredients
- 1Â 1/2 lb pinto beans uncooked
- 1 gal cool water for soaking beans
- 3/4 lb bacon slices minced 1" squares
- 1/2 c. finely-minced fresh garlic plus
- 1 Tbsp. finely-minced fresh garlic
- 4 Tbsp. finely-minced cilantro plus
- 1/8 c. finely-minced cilantro
- 1 c. minced white onions
- 1 Tbsp. cumin
- 1 Tbsp. chili pwdr
- 1/2 gal cool water for cooking beans
- 1Â 1/2 Tbsp. salt
- 2 c. minced Roma tomatoes
Directions
- Soak beans in 1 gallon cool water for 8 hrs. Drain when ready to use.
- In a 2-gallon heavy pot cook the bacon pcs till well done. Don't undercook the bacon. Add in 1/2 c. minced garlic, 3 Tbsp. cilantro, and minced onions to warm bacon. Cook till onions are transparent.
- When onions are ready, add in beans, cumin, and chili pwdr. Stir and add in 1/2 gallon cool water. Turn heat to medium-low. Add in salt and stir. Cook beans slowly till fork tender (approximately 1 hour). Stir constantly to avoid burning the bottom.
- Add in tomatoes, remaining garlic, and cilantro, and serve.
- Comments: This is a great change from your ordinary refried beans.
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