Gluten-Free Authentic Charro Beans

Dive into the rich, smoky flavors of Gluten-Free Authentic Charro Beans, a hearty, protein-packed dish inspired by traditional Mexican cuisine. This recipe combines tender pinto beans with crisp bacon, spicy gluten-free chorizo, and a medley of aromatic ingredients like garlic, onions, jalapeños, and tomatoes, simmered to perfection in a spiced broth infused with cumin and cayenne. Topped off with fresh cilantro and served with zesty lime wedges, this comforting, slow-cooked masterpiece is naturally gluten-free and brimming with bold, authentic flavors. Perfect for a crowd-pleasing side or a satisfying main course, it pairs beautifully with warm tortillas or rice for a vibrant, soul-satisfying meal.

Nutriscore Rating: 69/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:120 mins

Total Time:135 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried pinto beans
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 0.5 pound chorizo sausage, gluten-free, crumbled
• 1 medium white onion, diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 medium jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
• 3 large tomatoes, chopped
• 0.5 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 8 cups water
• 2 lime, cut into wedges

Directions

Step 1

Rinse and sort the pinto beans, removing any debris or damaged beans.

Step 2

Place the beans in a large pot and cover with water. Allow the beans to soak overnight or for at least 8 hours.

Step 3

Drain the soaked beans and rinse them thoroughly.

Step 4

In a large soup pot or Dutch oven, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crisp. Remove the bacon pieces and set aside, leaving the drippings in the pot.

Step 5

Add the crumbled chorizo to the pot and cook until browned. Remove the chorizo and set aside with the bacon.

Step 6

In the same pot, add the diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.

Step 7

Stir in the minced garlic and jalapeños, and cook for another 2 minutes until fragrant.

Step 8

Add the chopped tomatoes to the pot and cook for an additional 5 minutes, allowing them to soften.

Step 9

Return the bacon and chorizo to the pot. Add the drained pinto beans and 8 cups of water.

Step 10

Stir in the salt, black pepper, cumin, and cayenne pepper.

Step 11

Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and cover the pot.

Step 12

Simmer the beans for approximately 1.5 to 2 hours, or until the beans are tender, stirring occasionally.

Step 13

Stir in the chopped cilantro during the last 5 minutes of cooking.

Step 14

Taste and adjust seasoning if necessary.

Step 15

Serve the charro beans hot with lime wedges on the side.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3609.2g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2170.6

Total Fat 125.5g	0%
Saturated Fat 45.0g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 280.4mg	0%
Sodium 10401.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 162.8g	0%
Dietary Fiber 50.7g	0%
Total Sugars 26.5g
Protein 113.7g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 573.2mg	0%
Iron 20.1mg	0%
Potassium 4854.0mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 50.5%

Protein: 20.3%

Carbs: 29.1%