Ingredients

For Frijoles a la Chara (optional)

• 4-5 cups water
• 1 tbsp minced garlic
• 2 cups dried pinto beans, rinsed
• salt
• ½ onion, diced
• dried oregano
• black pepper
• 1 tsp cumin
• 1 tbsp red chili powder
• ½ cup diced salt pork
• 2-3 sprigs cilantro, chopped
• 1 jalapeño pepper, quartered

For Chili

• 1-2 tbsp olive oil
• 2 lbs ground beef (85% lean/15% fat suggested)
• salt & pepper
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 2-3 tbsp chili powder
• 1 medium red bell pepper, minced
• 1 medium onion, minced
• 1 plum tomato, diced
• 1 jalapeño pepper, minced
• 1 tbsp cumin
• 1 tbsp New Mexican chili powder
• 2 tsp paprika
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 14.5 oz can diced tomatoes (with juice)
• 2 cups cooked beans (Amanda's Frijoles a la Chara suggested, see below)

For Pies

• individual sized bags of Fritos®
• shredded cheddar cheese
• diced onion

Equipment

• strainer
• scissors
• plastic spoons & napkins

How-to