Soak the beans overnight, changing water several times. Put beans in crock-pot and cover with an inch or so of water. Add salt, onion, garlic, and chili powder. Cook on low until beans are soft (about 18 hours? I forget). When beans are cooked, ladle off and reserve some of the liquid from the top. […]

Mash beans in skillet and add hot oil. Mix well. Stir in evaporated miklk. Cook over very low heat, stirring frequently. Before serving, refry beans by adding 2 tablespoons smoking hot fat, shredded cheese to taste and some Salsa and stir briskly over high heat. El Charro Cafe Favorite Recipes

Saute the onion in the oil until soft, then add the chiles and 3 cups water. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer for 30 minutes. Place the mixture in a blender and puree until smooth. Saute the beef until browned and drain off excess fat. Add the chile sauce and beef to the […]

-ZESTY TOMATO SALSA – 1 tb Vegetable oil 1 Red pepper, cored, seeded And diced (about 2 cups) 1 Green bell pepper, cored, Seeded and diced (about 2 Cups) 1 md Onion, diced (about 3/4 cup) 1 lg Clove garlic,crushed 2 lg Ripe tomatoes, diced (about 2 cups) 1/2 ts Hot red pepper sauce Heat […]

Heat oven to 375F. Spray 2-qu casserole with spray. In blender, mix beans, milk, and egg whites until smooth. Set aside. Cook onion, bell pepper, stock, garlic, chilies in 10-inch skillet over medium heat for 5 min., stirring occasionally, until onion is tender. Place 1 cup of chopped chips in bottom of casserole. Spread vegetable […]

Drain liquid from beans, reserving 1/4 cup. In a large skillet heat reserved bean liquid to a boil over medium heat. Add onion, garlic, green pepper, carrots, jalapeno, oregano and cumin. Cover and cook, stirring occasionally, until vegetables are tender and liquid is absorbed. About 10 min. Add drained beans, corn and tomatoes; cook uncovered, […]

The caramel: Heat the sugar for the caramel in a small, heavy frying pan over low heat until it begins to dissolve. Shake the pan slightly (do not stir) until all the sugar has melted. Increase the flame and let the sugar bubble and color. Pour the caramel into the mold and quickly turn it […]

In a medium size pot, heat the oil. Add onions, garlic, and rice, and saute for 5 min. stirring frequently. Add the water, herbs, salt, pepper and butter. Stir til it is all mixed together. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered for about 40 minutes, or until the water is absorbed. […]

Heat water and lime juice to boiling. Place beans in wire strainer; lower into boiling water. Cover and cook 5 minutes. Immediately rinse under running cold water; drain. Place beans, jicama and red peppers in individual bowls. Mix Herbed Vinaigrette and chili powder. Pour 1/4 cup of the vinaigrette mixture over each vegetable. Cover and […]

In skillet saute onions, sausage and mushrooms in oil for 2-3 minutes. Add remaining ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover. Simmer for 18-25 minutes or until rice is tender.