Frijoles a La Charra  Ingredients:       1 lbs uncooked pinto beans    1 gallon cold water       3/4 lbs bacon pieces 1" squares    1/2 cup plus 1 tbls fresh garlic chopped fine       4 tbls plus 1/8 cup cilantro    1 cup white onion chopped       1 tbls cumin    1 tbls chili powder       1/2 gallon cold water    1 1/2 tbls salt       2 cups roma tomatoes chopped

Preparation:

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, 4 tablespoons cilantro and the 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 1/2 hours), stirring constantly to avoid burning. Add tomatoes, remaining garlic and cilantro. Serve.

Categories:  Beans, CopyKat Recipes, Mexican side dish, beans, soup

Language:  English

Shared by:  ElWood    2011/10/13