{"id":11106,"date":"2025-04-02T14:44:33","date_gmt":"2025-04-02T14:44:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/?p=11106"},"modified":"2025-04-09T14:54:26","modified_gmt":"2025-04-09T14:54:26","slug":"frijoles-charros-mexican-cowboy-beans","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/laprensanewspaper.com\/index.php\/2025\/04\/02\/frijoles-charros-mexican-cowboy-beans\/","title":{"rendered":"Frijoles Charros (Mexican Cowboy Beans)"},"content":{"rendered":"
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This hearty, flavorful dish is a staple in Mexican cuisine, perfect as a side or a satisfying meal on its own. Smoky bacon, savory hot dogs, and a rich tomato-jalape\u00f1o broth give these beans an irresistible taste. Serve them with warm tortillas or alongside grilled meats for a true taste of tradition!<\/p>\n

Ingredients:
\n– 2 lbs pinto beans
\n– \u00bd lb thick-cut bacon, diced
\n– 5 hot dogs, sliced
\n– 4 Roma tomatoes, diced
\n– 2 jalape\u00f1os, diced (adjust for heat preference)
\n– \u00bd white or yellow onion, diced
\n– 1 bunch fresh cilantro (\u00bd left whole, \u00bd finely chopped)
\n– 3 tablespoons minced garlic<\/p>\n

– Salt as needed<\/p>\n

– 1 Teaspoon of onion powder<\/p>\n

– 1 Teaspoon of garlic powder<\/p>\n

– 1\/2 Tablespoon of Chicken bouillon<\/p>\n

Instructions:<\/p>\n

1. Prepare the Beans:
\nSort through the beans, removing any broken pieces or debris. Rinse well under cold water. For a shorter cook time, soak the beans overnight in water.<\/p>\n

2. Cook the Bacon & Hot Dogs:
\nIn a large pan over medium heat, cook the diced bacon and sliced hot dogs until browned and slightly crispy. If you prefer a lighter dish, drain the excess fat\u2014otherwise, leave it for extra flavor.<\/p>\n

3. Saut\u00e9 the Vegetables:
\nAdd the diced onion, tomatoes, and jalape\u00f1os to the pan. Cook for about 3 minutes, stirring occasionally, until fragrant and softened. Add the minced garlic and cook for another minute.<\/p>\n

4. Combine Everything in a Pot:
\nTransfer the rinsed beans and saut\u00e9ed mixture into a large pot. Add enough water to cover the beans by about two finger-lengths. Stir in half of the cilantro bunch whole, and finely chop the other half to add later for extra freshness. Add in spices. (adjust spices to your taste)<\/p>\n

5. Simmer to Perfection:
\nBring the beans to a boil, then cover and reduce the heat to medium-high. Let them cook for 1.5 to 2.5 hours, depending on whether they were pre-soaked. Stir occasionally and ensure the beans remain covered with water, adding more if necessary.<\/p>\n

6. Check for Doneness & Serve:
\nOnce the beans are tender and infused with flavor, remove the whole cilantro bunch and discard it. Stir in the finely chopped cilantro for a fresh finish.<\/p>\n

Serving Suggestions:
\nThese Frijoles Charros are perfect with warm tortillas, over rice, or as a side to grilled meats. Leftovers can be transformed into refried beans for a delicious breakfast or dinner the next day!<\/p>\n

Rich, smoky, and packed with flavor\u2014this dish brings the warmth of traditional Mexican cooking straight to your table.<\/p>\n

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This hearty, flavorful dish is a staple in Mexican cuisine, perfect as a side or a satisfying meal on its own. Smoky bacon, savory hot dogs, and a rich tomato-jalape\u00f1o broth give these beans an irresistible taste. Serve them with warm tortillas or alongside grilled meats for a true taste of tradition! Ingredients: – 2<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":11023,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_rtcl_gb_attr":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[6,252],"tags":[],"wf_post_folders":[249],"class_list":["post-11106","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-articles","category-recipes"],"aioseo_notices":[],"aioseo_head":"\n\t\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t\n\t\t