"Janet Bostwick" > wrote in message
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>I made these beans today and they were really good (husband liked
> them). Thank you Janet Wilder for recommending them.
>
> Frijoles Charros
> 1 pound dried pinto beans
> 2 large onions, chopped
> 6 garlic cloves, minced
> 4 or 5 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded and diced
> 6 bacon strips, chopped (I had about 3/4 pound of smoky bacon ends and
> pieces that I used)
> 4 tomatoes, chopped
> 1/2 cup cilantro leaves chopped
> 2 teaspoons of chicken base paste
>
> I soaked the beans overnight. Dice bacon and place in large pot over
> medium heat. Dice onions and add to bacon, add jalapenos, tomatoes,
> and garlic. Add water to just the top of bean mixture. Bring to a
> boil, cover and reduce heat. Simmer until beans are almost done,
> about 1 1/2 hours. Add chopped cilantro and chicken base.. Taste.
> Additional salt may or may not be necessary. Simmer until done. Serve
> in bowl with the broth.
> Janet US

This looks really good but... I can not have chicken. Do you think I could
sub in something else?