Charro-Style Black Beans
Sautéed black beans simmered with bacon fat, garlic, and spices, partially mashed and finished with lime and cilantro.
- yellow onion, diced½
- bacon fat2 tbsp
- garlic cloves, minced3
- cumin1 tsp
- smoked paprika½ tsp
- chipotle powder¼ tsp
- canned black beans, reserve ½ cup liquid2 cans
- reserved bean liquid½ cup
- Better Than Bouillon1 tsp
- fresh lime juice
- unsalted butter, for finishing
- fresh cilantro, chopped
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In a saucepan over medium heat, sauté the diced onion in bacon fat until softened, about 5 minutes. Add the minced garlic, cumin, smoked paprika, and chipotle powder and cook 1 minute until fragrant.
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Add the black beans, reserved bean liquid, and Better Than Bouillon. Stir to combine and simmer for 10 minutes.
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Mash approximately one-third of the beans with the back of a spoon or a fork to thicken the mixture. Finish with lime juice, a knob of butter, and chopped cilantro.
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