FRIJOLES A LA CHARA (COWBOY BEANS)
INGREDIENTS
4-5 cups water
2 cups of dried pinto beans, rinsed
pinch of salt
1 tbsp minced garlic
½ onion, diced
pinch of dried oregano
pinch of black pepper
1 tsp cumin
1 tbsp red chili powder
¼ cup diced salt pork (optional)
2-3 sprigs chopped cilantro
1 jalapeño pepper, quartered
Suggested Garnishes
cilantro
diced onion
queso fresco cheese
HOW-TO
In a medium saucepan bring 4-5 cups of water to boil
Add salt to season
Add beans, garlic, onion, oregano, pepper, cumin, red chili powder, salted pork, jalapeno and cilantro to pot
Reduce to simmer on medium-low for 1½ - 2 hours, or until beans are soft, maintaining ¼" of broth over the beans while cooking
Serve in a bowl with the broth with suggested garnishes