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Frijoles Charros (Mexican Pinto Beans With Bacon and Chiles) Recipe

16 ratings
· 9hr 5min · Gluten free · 12 servings
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Ingredients

Meat
12 oz Bacon
Produce
2 Bay leaves
1 Large handful Cilantro, fresh stems leaves and fine
3 medium cloves Garlic
1 lb Pinto beans, dried
2 Serrano chilies or 1 jalapeno
2 (14-ounce; 400g) cans Tomatoes, fire-roasted
1 White or yellow onion, diced (about 8 ounces; 225g), medium
Canned Goods
6 cups Chicken stock, homemade or store-bought low-sodium
Baking & Spices
2 sprigs Epazote
1 Kosher salt

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