Frijoles Charros (Mexican Cowboy Beans)

Ingredients

Salt and pepper

to taste

Cilantro

1/4 cup, chopped

Jalapeno peppers

2, seeded and chopped

Tomatoes

2, diced

Garlic

2 cloves, minced

Onion

1 large, diced

Chorizo

1/2 pound, chopped

Ham

1/2 pound, chopped

Bacon

1/2 pound, chopped

Pinto beans

1 pound, soaked overnight

Instructions

1. First, drain the soaked pinto beans and transfer them to a large pot. Add fresh water until the beans are completely covered.
2. Bring the pot to a boil over medium-high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let the beans simmer for about an hour.
3. Meanwhile, in a large skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon, ham, and chorizo until they're nicely browned. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the cooked meats to the pot with the simmering beans.
4. In the same skillet, sautè the diced onion, minced garlic, chopped tomatoes, and jalapenos until they're softened and the onions are translucent. Add this mixture to the pot with the beans and meat.
5. Stir in the chopped cilantro and season the mixture with salt and pepper to taste.
6. Continue to simmer the beans for another hour or until they're tender and the flavors are well blended. Adjust the seasoning as needed before serving.
7. Serve the Frijoles Charros warm with a side of warm tortillas or rice.