Charro Beans

Name: Charro Beans
Ingredients: 1 slice thick-cut bacon; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 small tomatoes, diced; 3 15-oz. cans no-salt-added pinto beans, drained and rinsed; 2 cups unsalted vegetable broth; 1/2 teaspoon coarse salt; 1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper; 3 cups chopped fresh cilantro leaves, stems and roots

8 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

1 slice thick-cut bacon
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 small tomatoes, diced
3 15-oz. cans no-salt-added pinto beans, drained and rinsed
2 cups unsalted vegetable broth
1/2 teaspoon coarse salt
1 1/2 teaspoons coarsely ground black pepper
3 cups chopped fresh cilantro leaves, stems and roots

Directions

1

In a large saucepot, cook bacon over medium heat until crisp. Drain on paper towels and crumble. Add garlic to same pot, reduce heat to medium-low and cook, stirring, until golden, 2 to 3 minutes.
2

Stir in crumbled bacon, tomatoes, beans, broth, salt, pepper and half of cilantro. Cover and bring to a boil. Uncover slightly, reduce heat to maintain a simmer and cook for 15 minutes. Stir in remaining cilantro.