*Based on IRI DRY RICE subcategory 2018
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    • Slow Cooker Charro Beans with Rice

    Ingredients

    • 2 cups Mahatma® Brown Rice
    • 1 lb dry pinto beans, rinsed
    • 6 slices bacon, diced
    • 1 cup ham, cubed
    • 1 large onion, diced
    • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and diced
    • 4 cloves garlic, minced
    • 1 tbsp oregano
    • 1 tbsp paprika
    • 1 tbsp ground cumin
    • 2 cups chicken broth
    • 2 cups water
    • 1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes
    • 1/4 cup tomato paste
    • 1 canned chipotle in adobo, diced (and 2 tbsp adobo sauce)
    • 1 tsp salt
    • 1 tsp pepper
    • 2 lb fresh Mexican chorizo sausages
    • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, finely chopped

    Tags

    Slow Cooker Charro Beans with Rice

    Instructions

    • Step 1

    • Soak beans in water for at least 6 hours or overnight; drain.

      Step 2

    • In a large skillet set over medium heat, cook bacon for 3 to 5 minutes or until fat is rendered and bacon starts to brown around the edges.

      Step 3

    • Stir in ham, onion, jalapeño, garlic, oregano, paprika and cumin; cook for 3 to 5 minutes or until vegetables are slightly softened. Transfer to bowl of slow cooker.

      Step 4

    • Stir in beans, chicken broth, water, tomatoes, tomato paste, diced chipotle, adobo sauce, salt and pepper.

      Step 5

    • Prick chorizo sausages with a fork. Add to slow cooker; cover and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours or until beans are very tender.

      Step 6

    • Cook brown rice according to package directions.

      Step 7

    • Serve beans over rice. Garnish with cilantro.

      Contents

      Recipe Tip

      Substitute Mahatma® White Rice for brown rice if preferred.

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