Semi Homemade - Charro Beans

Those who know me know I'm not much of a cook :)  Well that was before I became a single mom! Now, I love to cook! I love to figure out shortcuts and ways to blend spices and tastes.  I love making things feel fresh and that I worked for hours in the kitchen! I actually learned that from my Pop-Pop many years ago! In honor of him, H.T. Sexton,  I'm going to share one of my favorites that you can have with BBQ or mexican food.  Charro Beans!

The Photo above is what I use.  You'll need a can of pinto beans, fresh onion, fresh cilantro Pace Mild Chunky Salsa and optional green bell pepper. Next you dice the onion, when I buy the large can of beans I will use the whole onion.  If I buy the small I use 1/2 of onion.  

Add diced onion in your pot and splash some extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) as they beging to  sauté. I also dash some spice to the onions.  You can use season salt or Nature's Seasoning.

After the onion are clear I add 3 tablespoons (I eyeball it) of Pace Picante Sauce and fold in.  Then I open the beans and pour into the pan.  I will add 1/2 can of water to the beans.  Mix well.  The last thing I do is sprinkle in some fresh cilantro, sea salt and add a little more sauce.  See picture below.


Finally, you will have a Semi-Homemade charro bean recipe that your family and friends will beg you to make every time!  Here the is the finished product!  I hope you enjoy the little secret that I learned from one of the best cooks I knew!

Fawn and Pop-Pop's Pinto Bean Recipe