Dinner for 12
Charros Pinto Beans
Pinto beans simmer with bacon, chorizo, tomatoes, peppers, onion, and spices for a smoky Mexican-style side dish.
$5.03for 4 servings
$1.26 per serving$5.03 for 4
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The amounts listed are small for a full dinner, so this price per serving is likely low. Plan on a side or a bigger portion.
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- 55 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 12servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanDairy-freeBudgetFamilySide dishesDinners
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.5 | $2.60Typical price |
| Bratwurst and other fresh sausage$4.99/lb typical | 1 lb | $4.99Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.3 lb | $0.39Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 2 | $1.20Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.25 | $0.26Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 45 oz | $4.05Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 15 oz | $1.20Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | a little | $0.15Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $15.08 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Salt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 8 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1 lb uncooked mexican chorizo
- 1 small yellow onion
- 2 large jalapenos
- 3 1/2 cloves garlic
- 1 1/2 tsp each: ground cumin & dark brown sugar
- 3/4 tsp each: chipotle chili powder
- 3 cans (15 oz) reduced-sodium pinto beans
- 1 can (15 oz) fire roasted tomatoes
- kosher salt (optional)
- 3/7 cup fresh cilantro (optional)
- optional topping: pico de gallo
- optional garnish: lime wedges
Steps
- Cook the bacon in a large Dutch oven over medium heat for 8 minutes, turning once, until crisp.
- Transfer the bacon to a plate, crumble it, and leave 1 tablespoon of fat in the pot.
- Cook the chorizo for 8 minutes, breaking it apart, until it reaches 160 F.
- Add the onion, jalapenos, and garlic, and cook for 5 minutes until softened.
- Stir in the cumin, brown sugar, chipotle powder, beans, tomatoes, broth, bacon, and salt if needed.
- Cover and simmer over low heat for 25 minutes, then stir in the cilantro and top with pico de gallo if desired.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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