Easy Cowboy Beans (Frijoles Charros)

This is a tasty, zesty side dish that can easily become a main meal. Serve soupy with warm flour tortillas or crusty bread, crumble corn bread on top, or scoop up with tortilla chips. Like mac and cheese, it's a great comfort food. It is easy to make because it doesn't require constant attention and is good for everything from a family meal to a football party. It can easily be doubled. 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.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 194 Calories

Ingredients

• ground black pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 cup cubed cooked ham
• ¼ cup finely chopped red onion
• 1 dash hot sauce, or to taste
• ¼ cup finely chopped fresh cilantro
• 2 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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