Charro Lentils
Make the most incredible charro lentils packed with three kinds of meat, fresh tomatoes, herbs, and a kick from the jalapeno.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 6 Slices bacon cut into 1-inch pieces
- 8 Ounces chorizo
- 4 hot dogs thinly sliced
- 2 roma tomatoes diced
- 2 jalapenos seeded and diced
- 1 Cup onion diced
- 1 Tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 Cups lentils
- 6 Cups chicken broth or beef broth
- 2 Teaspoons salt
- 2 Teaspoons black pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1 Teaspoon ground cumin
To Serve:
- cilantro crema (Mexican cream), lime wedges, and jalapeno slices
- crema Mexican cream
- lime wedged
- jalapeno sliced
Instructions
- In a deep sauté pan, cook the bacon and chorizo.
- Add the hotdogs, tomatoes, jalapenos, onion and garlic and continue cooking for 3 to 4 minutes.
- Add the lentils, spices and pour in the broth.
- Cook over medium heat for an hour. Stir occasionally.
- When the lentils are soft, serve with some cilantro, lime, and Mexican cream.
Notes
Meat options: You can use any meat you prefer. While traditional Mexican lentils use bacon, chorizo, and hotdogs, you can opt for hamburgers, bacon, and sausage.
Soaking: You can soak the lentils overnight to help them cook quicker.
Lentil texture: Check the lentils periodically to ensure they reach your desired tenderness without becoming mushy.
Stir gently: Stir occasionally to prevent the lentils from sticking to the bottom, but avoid over-stirring to maintain their shape.
Garnish generously: Don’t skimp on the cilantro, lime, and Mexican cream, as they add a fresh, tangy contrast to the savory lentils.
Soaking: You can soak the lentils overnight to help them cook quicker.
Lentil texture: Check the lentils periodically to ensure they reach your desired tenderness without becoming mushy.
Stir gently: Stir occasionally to prevent the lentils from sticking to the bottom, but avoid over-stirring to maintain their shape.
Garnish generously: Don’t skimp on the cilantro, lime, and Mexican cream, as they add a fresh, tangy contrast to the savory lentils.
Nutrition
Calories: 411kcal | Carbohydrates: 47g | Protein: 29g | Fat: 11g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 29mg | Sodium: 1943mg | Potassium: 773mg | Fiber: 21g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 396IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 63mg | Iron: 7mg
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