Easy Cowboy Beans (Frijoles Charros)

Name: Easy Cowboy Beans (Frijoles Charros)
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 60 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 6
Ingredients: 2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained; 1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as RO*TEL®), drained; 1 cup cubed cooked ham; 0.25 cup finely chopped fresh cilantro; 0.25 cup finely chopped red onion; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 dash hot sauce, or to taste; ground black pepper to taste

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This easy cowboy beans (frijoles charros) recipe yields a tasty, zesty side dish that can become a main meal. Serve them soupy with warm flour tortillas or crusty bread, crumble cornbread on top, or scoop it up with tortilla chips. Cowboy beans (frijoles charros) are a great comfort food, like mac and cheese. They're easy to make because they don't require constant attention and are good for everything from a family meal to a football party. You can easily double the recipe. Check flavor before serving and alter seasonings to taste if necessary. Top with more onion and cilantro as desired. If there are any leftovers, they hold up well and taste great the next day.

Submitted by Nancy

Updated on February 26, 2025

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Prep Time:

10 mins

Cook Time:

1 hr

Total Time:

1 hr 10 mins

Servings:

6

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Original recipe (1X) yields 6 servings

2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
1 (10 ounce) can diced tomatoes with green chile peppers (such as Rotel), drained
1 cup cubed cooked ham
¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
¼ cup finely chopped red onion
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 dash hot sauce, or to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Directions

Combine pinto beans, tomatoes with green chiles, ham, cilantro, red onion, garlic, hot sauce, and black pepper in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer about 1 hour.

Cook’s Note

You can also cook this in a slow cooker.

Add 1/2 cup beer (dark Mexican beer like Negra Modelo or Dos Equis if possible) to make borrachos (drunken beans).

Add bacon and/or sausage to make a heartier version.

You can substitute 1 teaspoon jarred minced garlic for fresh cloves if desired.

50 home cooks made it!

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

194	Calories
5g	Fat
25g	Carbs
12g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 6
Calories 194
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5g	7%
Saturated Fat 2g	9%
Cholesterol 13mg	4%
Sodium 913mg	40%
Total Carbohydrate 25g	9%
Dietary Fiber 8g	27%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 12g	24%
Vitamin C 14mg	15%
Calcium 79mg	6%
Iron 3mg	14%
Potassium 503mg	11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

Easy Cowboy Beans (Frijoles Charros)

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