Frijoles Charros Recipe – Food Fun and Far Away

March 27, 2025

this Frijoles Charros recipe Transform simple Pinto Beans into a flavor overload of crispy bacon, spicy sausage and quirky spices. Perfectly seasoned and irresistible, it’s the ultimate side dish for all your favorite Mexican dinners.

Thinly sliced beans in a clay pot on a white counter with meat, tomatoes, sauce, spices and thinly sliced avocado.

My Frijoles Charros, also known as Mexican Charro Beans, is a hearty and delicious dish made from Pinto Bean, smoked bacon, spicy sausage and simple spices. This is one of the recipes that don’t ask for too much, but the first time biting can provide an incredible flavor.

The best part is how everything is lightening up in the rich, delicious soup of the kitchen with the most mouthwatering aroma. For about an hour, you have homemade Frijoles Charros, just like cooking all day. These beans are especially delicious, Mexico’s favorite Pork carnitas street tacos or Authentic Mexican Chicken Sauce.

This is a dish for a simple dinner at home, but it is also perfect for Cinco de Mayo celebrations, cooking or whatever time you need to feed the team. Use them as a fanatical side, or use them as a main course with warm tortillas or rice. But, you like them, these beans are real deals. They are simple, fill, and Very good!

Why You Love My Frijoles Charros

Cooked in a rich, delicious soup, smoked bacon, spicy sausage and bold seasoning.
The perfect side dish for Carne Asada or a warm flour tortilla.
A simple recipe with a deep authentic flavor and the next day’s taste is the same.

What do you need to do to make Freeholds

Make the ingredients of Freehalls into a white counter with white bowls.

Dried pinto beans – Soak these overnight in your tender beans without waiting.
Olive oil – Perfect helps the bacon crisp.
bacon – Adds a delicious smoky flavor and texture.
onion – Sweet and delicious onions make the broth rich.
garlic – Because garlic makes everything better!
Mexican sausage – Spicy, sausage provides a real kick to the beans.
tomato – Add freshness and acidity.
Beef soup – Create an irresistible salty soup.
Seasoning: Cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt and bay leaves give the bean flavor.

Scroll down to the recipe card to see the full instructions.

How to make Freehalls Shaross

Add olive oil to a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes.

Add Chorizo to the pan and cook until about 5 minutes. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.

Cut the onion into diced onions and cook until tender. This should take about 5 minutes.

Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.

Stir the crispy bacon and sausage.

Cooked sausage, bacon, onion and garlic in a skillet.

While stirring, add cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt and bay leaves. Cook for 1 minute until the mixture becomes fragrant.

Add tomatoes, soup and pinto beans to a pot and bring the mixture to a boil.

Beans, tomatoes and spices in white frying pan.

After boiling, reduce heat and cover the pan with a lid. Cook the beans for 25-30 minutes, or until the beans are tender.

Remove bay leaves and eat hot. We love them, topped with chopped fresh coriander.

Beans and avocado in clay pot with avocado, chili, spoon, spices, side, hand holding lime.

Changes and replacements

spices: Throw away the sliced jalapeno or chili powder to increase heat.
hot dog: Add diced beef franks or hot dogs to make the Mexican cowboy approved for a fun twist.
liquid: If preferred, replace the beef soup with chicken soup or cup of water.
beans: Stir the cooked black beans to give them texture and flavor.
tomato: When serving to add freshness and color, add a spoonful of Pico de Gallo.
Creamy beans: Serve with a ball of sour cream to cool the spices.
corn: Mix corn kernels or Mexican Street corn for sweetness and texture.
Vegetarian: Make it vegetarian by skipping the bacon and sausage and then using vegetable soup.
cheese: Stir in chopped cheese or Queso Fresco tops to make it cheesy.

The most important tip

After soaking, rinse and pick up the dried beans to remove any small rocks or debris.
The crispy bacon slowly exudes more fat on medium heat and makes it perfectly crisp.
Don’t rush to brown the sausage, as this will enhance the deeper flavor.
Cook gently to make it completely tender with the beans without separating them.
Adjust spice level by adding diced Serrano pepper to the onion.
Always taste before serving and adjust the salt as needed for the best flavor.
For thicker beans, mash a small portion with the back of the spoon.
For thinner beans, add hot water to half a cup until the desired consistency is reached and tender.
The top beans are beans with fresh cilantro before serving bright, fresh flavor.

FAQ

Why are my beans still having a hard time after cooking?

Simply make sure to soak the dry Pinto Bean for at least 8 hours and then cook gently until completely tender. Cooking on medium and high temperatures will make them hard and therefore stay low and slow.

Can I make this Freehalls recipe in a pressure cooker or pot?

Yes! Use the Instant Pot for faster cooking or crocking the pot for easier slow cooking. Either way, this Charro Bean recipe is delicious.

Can I use bean jars instead?

You can use Pinto Bean jars to save time, but reduce cooking time and broth because the beans are already cooked.

Can I turn these into beans?

Yes, just mash the cooked beans and cook until thickened. They make great beans for tacos or tortillas.

How should I store the remaining charot beans?

Allow them to cool to room temperature, then transfer to an airtight container and refrigerate. Heat the next time you need a quick bean.

Are these authentic Mexican beans?

They are! This Frijoles Charros recipe is a traditional Mexican dish from northern Mexico and is often served in Mexican families and restaurants. This is a simple recipe that is deeply rooted in Mexican cuisine.

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Add olive oil to a large pot over medium heat. Once the oil is hot, add the bacon and cook until crisp, about 5 minutes.
Add Chorizo to the pan and cook until about 5 minutes. Remove the meat from the pan and set aside.
Cut the onion into diced onions and cook until tender. This should take about 5 minutes.
Add the garlic and cook for about 30 seconds.
Stir the crispy bacon and sausage.
While stirring, add cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt and bay leaves. Cook for 1 minute until the mixture becomes fragrant.
Add tomatoes, soup and pinto beans to a pot and bring the mixture to a boil. After boiling, reduce heat and cover the pan with a lid. Cook the beans for 25-30 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
If necessary, add hot water to half a cup until the desired consistency is reached and softened.
Remove bay leaves.
Hot and hot. We love chopped fresh coriander.

After soaking, make sure to rinse and remove the dried beans to remove any small rocks or debris.
The crispy bacon slowly emits more fat in medium heat. This helps make it perfectly crisp.
Don’t rush to brown the sausage, as this will enhance the deeper flavor.
Cook gently to make it completely tender with the beans without separating them.
Adjust spice level by adding diced Serrano pepper to the onion.
The top beans are beans with fresh cilantro before serving bright, fresh flavor.