World Flavors Cookbook

Frijoles Charros

Cowboy beans — pinto beans simmered in a rich broth with bacon, chorizo, tomato, serrano chili, and cilantro. Northern Mexico's answer to refried beans.

Cuisine: Mexico

Ingredients

• 500g cooked pinto beans with broth
• 150g bacon, diced
• 150g Mexican chorizo
• 1 onion, diced
• 3 tomatoes, diced
• 2 serrano chilies, sliced
• 4 cloves garlic
• Fresh cilantro
• Salt

Instructions

1. Fry bacon until crispy. Add chorizo. Cook 5 minutes.
2. Add onion and garlic. Cook until soft.
3. Add tomatoes and serranos. Cook 5 minutes.
4. Add beans with ALL their broth. Simmer 25 minutes.
5. The broth should be rich and soupy.
6. Add cilantro. Season with salt.