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A hand dips a tortilla chip into a small cast-iron skillet filled with Charro Beans With Chorizo, more chips and cilantro are in the background.
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Charro Beans With Chorizo

Charro Beans with Chorizo are hearty, smoky beans simmered with bacon, chorizo, and vegetables. Bold, comforting, and perfect as a side or main dish.
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: beans with chorizo and bacon, Charro Beans with Chorizo, hearty bean side dish, Mexican Charro Beans
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 247kcal
Author: Chef Jenn

Ingredients

  • 1 batch Instant Pot Charro Beans or about 4 cups cooked or canned pinto beans
  • 2 slices bacon chopped
  • 2 links chorizo sausage casings removed
  • 1 cup red onion diced
  • 1 cup tomato diced
  • 1 cup green bell pepper diced
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon chipotle powder
  • ½ cup fresh cilantro chopped

Instructions

  • Cook the bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crisp.
  • Add the chorizo and cook until browned, breaking it up as it cooks.
  • Stir in the onion and green pepper and cook until softened, about 3 to 4 minutes
  • Add the tomato, cumin, and chipotle powder and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
  • Add the charro beans or canned beans with chicken broth and stir to combine.
  • Simmer uncovered for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally until thickened.
  • Stir in cilantro, adjust seasoning, and serve.

Notes

Chef Jenn’s Tips

  • Mexican-style chorizo works best here because it releases flavorful fat as it cooks.
  • Let the beans simmer uncovered so they naturally thicken instead of turning soupy.
  • If the beans get too thick, stir in a splash of broth or water.
  • This dish tastes even better the next day as the flavors continue to develop.

Nutrition

Serving: 1cup | Calories: 247kcal | Carbohydrates: 34g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 6g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 48mg | Potassium: 810mg | Fiber: 9g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 459IU | Vitamin C: 27mg | Calcium: 76mg | Iron: 3mg