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Charro Beans (Pinto Beans Pot)
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Charro Beans (Pinto Beans Pot)

1 h 55 minServes 8Nutri-Score A€
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what you need

Ingredients

8 people
  • pinto beans (sorted, rinsed)Pantry500 g
  • water (plus extra as needed)Other2.5 litres
  • onion (peeled)Produce0.3 pieces
  • garlic (cloves, peeled)Produce4 pieces
  • jalapeño juice (from a jar of pickled jalapeños)Pantry30 ml
  • salt (to taste)Spices12 g

per serving

Nutrition

213kcal

Carbs
38 g
Proteins
13 g
Fat
1 g
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what you’ll use

Tools

  • Stockpot
  • Colander

step by step

Method

  1. Clean the beans

    • Spread the beans on a clean counter and sort through them quickly.
    • Remove any rocks, floating beans, broken half pieces and very dark beans that don't look right.
    • Rinse the beans in a colander.
    Step 1
  2. Start cooking

    • Put the beans in the pot and cover generously with water.
    • Add the onion and garlic cloves.
    • Bring to a boil, then lower the heat, cover with the lid and simmer.
    Step 2
  3. Check and add flavor

    • Check the beans after an hour of simmering.
    • Stir in the jalapeño juice for extra flavor.
    • Add more water to keep a good amount of broth.
    Step 3
  4. Season and finish

    • Salt the beans generously.
    • Simmer uncovered so everything combines, until the beans are completely tender.
    Step 4