Easy Cowboy Beans (Frijoles Charros)

Easy Cowboy Beans (Frijoles Charros)

This is a tasty, zesty side dish that can easily become a main meal. Serve soupy with warm flour tortillas or crusty bread, crumble corn bread on top, or scoop up with tortilla chips. Like mac and cheese, it’s a great comfort food. It is easy to make because it doesn’t require constant attention and is good for everything from a family meal to a football party. It can easily be doubled. Check flavor before serving and alter seasonings to taste if necessary. Top with more onion and cilantro as desired. If there are any leftovers, they hold up well and taste great the next day.

Prep Time:
10 mins
Cook Time:
60 mins
Total Time:
1 hr 10 mins
Yield:
6 servings
Servings:
6

Ingredients

  • 2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
  • 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®), drained
  • 1 cup cubed cooked ham
  • ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 dash hot sauce, or to taste

Directions

Step 1
Combine pinto beans, tomatoes with green chile peppers, ham, cilantro, red onion, garlic, black pepper, and hot sauce in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for about 1 hour.

Cook’s Note:

This dish can also be made in a slow cooker.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

194
Calories
5g
Fat
25g
Carbs
12g
Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 194
% Daily Value *
Total Fat5g 7%
Saturated Fat2g 9%
Cholesterol13mg 4%
Sodium913mg 40%
Total Carbohydrate25g 9%
Dietary Fiber8g 27%
Total Sugars1g
Protein12g
Vitamin C14mg 68%
Calcium79mg 6%
Iron3mg 14%
Potassium503mg 11%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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