Easy 'Charro' Beans

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Ingredients

  • 1/2 pound bacon strips
  • 1/2 cup bacon drippings
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1/2 pound cooked ham, diced
  • 1/4 pound chorizo sausage, crumbled
  • 5 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 whole chipotle pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, pricked with a fork

Instructions

  1. Fry bacon strips in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Reserve 1/2 cup bacon drippings.
  2. Place drippings in a large pot, and warm over medium heat. Fry onions until light brown. Stir in ham and chorizo. Reserve 1 cup of beans, and add the rest to the pot, along with the chipotle and garlic.
  3. Mash the reserved beans, then add to the pot. Simmer beans until thick and soupy, about 30 minutes. (If the beans become too dry, stir in water). Remove chipotle and garlic, and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

436 kcal 22% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 18.2g 36% DV
Total Fat 30.4g 39% DV
Carbs 22.9g 8% DV
Fiber 2g 7% DV
Sugar 2.9g 6% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 1191.3mg 52% DV
Potassium 358.8mg 8% DV
Cholesterol 56.8mg 19% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 7.5mcg 1% DV
Vitamin C 22.7mg 25% DV
Vitamin D 0.3mcg 2% DV
Calcium 41.5mg 3% DV
Iron 2.5mg 14% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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