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Chevys Fresh Mex Beans a la Charra Recipe
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Chevys Fresh Mex Beans a la Charra Recipe

Make Chevys Fresh Mex Beans a la Charra Recipe at home tonight. With this Straight-From-the-Restaurant Recipe your Beans a la Charra will taste just like Chevys.
Prep Time30 minutes
Active Time2 hours 30 minutes
Soaking Time for the Beans1 day
Total Time1 day 3 hours
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Chevys Fresh Mex, Mexican Restaurant-Style Recipes
Yield: 8 Cups

Ingredients

  • 3 cups dried Pinto Beans
  • 3 quarts Water
  • 6 slices about 8 ounces uncooked Bacon, coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 cup diced Onion
  • 1 tablespoon chopped Garlic
  • 1/2 Jalapeño stemmed, seeded, and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon Chile Powder
  • 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
  • 1 tablespoon Salt

Instructions

  • In a medium large stockpot, soak beans overnight in the water (to cover).

The Next Day

  • Cook bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until crisp, about 6 - 8 minutes.
  • Add onion, garlic and jalapeño. Cook for 5 minutes.
  • Stir in chile powder and cumin. Cook for 1 minute more.
  • Add 1 cup of the soaking water from the beans while stirring and scraping the bottom of the skillet to loosen all the brown bits adhered to the pan.
  • Add beans and remaining water. Bring to a rapid boil.
  • Decrease heat to medium-low. Simmer for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the beans are soft.
  • When the beans are cooked through, add salt. Cook 1 to 2 more minutes.
  • Keep warm until ready to serve. Or cool, cover and refrigerate for up to 3 days.
Recipe from Chevys Fresh Mex Website, circa 2008 - 2010, on "Chevys Recipes" Page by way of the Wayback Machine on the Internet Archive.

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