Frijoles Charros
Frijoles charros are made with leftover chorizo, ham, bacon, and hot dogs. Served in a flavorful, smoky broth, it's a comforting bean soup.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 slices bacon cut into 1” pieces
- 8 oz Mexican chorizo
- 3 Roma tomatoes diced
- 1 medium onion diced
- 2 jalapeños seeded and sliced
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 3 hotdogs sliced into 0.25” pieces
- 0.5 cup cubed ham
- 4 cups cooked pinto beans homemade or canned
- 3 cups bean broth from the cooked beans
- 1 cup chicharron optional
- 1 teaspoon salt to taste
Toppings
- Cilantro
- Queso fresco crumbled
- Onion diced
- Jalapeños sliced
- Tortillas
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a large pan, cook the bacon until some of the fat is rendered out. Add the chorizo and cook through, breaking apart the meat as it cooks.
- Next, add the tomatoes, onion, jalapeños, and garlic. Cook for 3 to 4 minutes, until the vegetables are softened.
- Stir in the hotdogs and ham, cook on medium low for 10 minutes.
- Add the pinto beans and bean broth, stirring to combine. Cover with a lid. Set to medium heat and simmer for 20 minutes. Add the chicharron and cook for 1 minutes. Taste and add salt, if needed.
- Serve immediately with desired toppings!
Notes
Frijoles charros are a hearty and comforting Mexican dish perfect as a side or a main course.