Easy 'Charro' Beans

Easy 'Charro' Beans
Need From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 55 minutes. Head to the store and pick up bacon drippings, bacon strips, onion, and a few other things to make it today.

Instructions

1
Fry bacon strips in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Reserve 1/2 cup bacon drippings.
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Place drippings in a large pot, and warm over medium heat. Fry onions until light brown. Stir in ham and chorizo. Reserve 1 cup of beans, and add the rest to the pot, along with the chipotle and garlic.
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Mash the reserved beans, then add to the pot. Simmer beans until thick and soupy, about 30 minutes. (If the beans become too dry, stir in water).
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Remove chipotle and garlic, and serve.
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DifficultyHard
Ready In55 m.
Servings10
Health Score7
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