Simple Frijoles Charros
Simple Frijoles Charros bring tender pinto beans simmered with smoky bacon, savory ham, and spicy chorizo, lifted by chipotle heat and aromatic garlic. The broth turns rich and hearty, perfect alongside grilled meats or ladled over rice for a comforting weeknight Dinner. This dish balances smokiness, gentle spice, and meaty depth in every spoonful.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook40 mins
- Serves10
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Simple Frijoles Charros, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 61 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 14 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 90
- Metabolic
- 53
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 53
- Performance
- 51
- General Wellness
- 1
Cook the bacon strips in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. Use a slotted spoon to transfer the bacon to paper towels. Reserve 1/2 cup of the bacon drippings.
- 2
Pour the reserved drippings into a large pot and heat over medium. Cook the onions until lightly browned. Stir in the ham and chorizo. Set aside 1 cup of beans, then add the remaining beans to the pot along with the chipotle and the garlic.
- 3
Mash the reserved beans, then add them to the pot. Simmer the beans until thick and soupy, about 30 minutes. If the beans get too dry, stir in water. Remove the chipotle and the garlic, and serve.
- Calories 394.95 kcal Moderate 20%
- Protein 26.48 g Good Source 53%
- Carbohydrate 50.08 g 18%
- Total Fat 10.83 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 4.41 g High 22%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 45.26 mg Moderate 15%
- Sodium 1478.22 mg High 64%
- Dietary Fiber 12.55 g Good Source 45%
- Total Sugars 3.29 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 99.74 mg Low Source 8%
- Iron 3.99 mg Good Source 22%
- Potassium 538.76 mg Moderate 11%
- Vitamin A 3.42 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 3.96 mg Low Source 4%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Simple Frijoles Charros is made with 8 ingredients and serves 10. It takes about 55 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon Fat, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Diced Ham, and Garlic. Each serving provides about 394.95 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Simple Frijoles Charros made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon Fat, Chipotle Peppers in Adobo, Diced Ham, Garlic, Mexican Chorizo. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Simple Frijoles Charros?
- About 55 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 40 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 394.95 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Simple Frijoles Charros easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 3 steps.
- Is Simple Frijoles Charros healthy?
- Simple Frijoles Charros has an easyChef Pro health score of 55/100. Per serving, it provides 394.95 calories and 26.48 g of protein, or 53% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber and iron. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1478.22 mg (64% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 4.41 g (22% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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