Pappasito's Cantina's Frijoles A La Charra

By á-170456

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds pinto beans uncooked
• 1 gallon cold water for soaking beans
• 3/4 pound bacon slices chopped 1" squares
• 1/2 cup finely-chopped fresh garlic plus
• 1 tablespoon finely-chopped fresh garlic
• 4 tablespoon finely-chopped cilantro plus
• 1/8 cup finely-chopped cilantro
• 1 cup chopped white onions
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1/2 gallon cold water for cooking beans
• 1 1/2 tablespoons salt
• 2 cups chopped Roma tomatoes

Details

Servings 1

Preparation

Step 1

Soak beans in 1 gallon cold water for 8 hours. Drain when ready to use.

In a 2-gallon heavy pot cook the bacon pieces until well done. Do not undercook the bacon. Add 1/2 cup chopped garlic, 3 tablespoon cilantro, and chopped onions to hot bacon. Cook until onions are transparent.

When onions are ready, add beans, cumin, and chili powder. Stir and add 1/2 gallon cold water. Turn heat to medium-low. Add salt and stir. Cook beans slowly until fork tender (approximately 1 hour). Stir constantly to avoid burning the bottom.

Add tomatoes, remaining garlic, and cilantro, and serve.

This recipe yields ?? servings.