Charro Beans

• 40 min
• Serves 6
• Abuela

"The side dish that takes over the plate." Abuela

The Goods

Tap each one as you gather it. Changing the servings changes these amounts, not the pan or the times, so keep an eye on it.

• 4 slices bacon, chopped
• 1/2 onion, diced
• 1 jalapeno, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 cans pinto beans (15 oz each), undrained
• 1 can diced tomatoes (10 oz)
• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

The Method

1. 01

   Cook the bacon in a pot over medium until crisp.

2. 02

   Add the onion, jalapeno and garlic and cook 5 minutes.

3. 03

   Add the pinto beans and tomatoes and simmer 20 minutes.

4. 04

   Stir in the cilantro.

Abuela says: Better the next morning next to an egg.