Charro Beans - Trisha Yearwood

By lindaauman

Ingredients

• 4 strips bacon, cut into 1/4-inch slices
• 1/4 medium onion, finely diced
• Two 27-ounce cans pinto beans
• 2 serrano peppers, scored
• 1 medium tomato, finely diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• Salt and pepper
• 1/4 bunch fresh cilantro (don't use the stems and don't chop, just snip or pinch off the leaves)

Preparation

Step 1

In a large saucepan, fry the bacon over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes. Then add the onions and cook until the bacon is cooked but not crisp and the onions are translucent, another couple of minutes. Do not drain the bacon grease because it gives the beans a good taste. Add the beans, peppers, tomatoes, garlic and 1/2 cup water, and cook for 20 to 30 minutes - until thickened. Add some salt and pepper and the cilantro and remove from the heat.