Brisket Charro Beans

Charro beans are a delicacy of Mexican food that requires very little to be very good. I remember my Grandma Nico’s charro beans—they were so simple and always tasted so damn good, but she rarely used more than three or four ingredients. I’ve tried to maintain the same simple approach to this recipe, but the real secret is soaking the beans overnight. They cook much faster the next day. You can use canned pinto beans (thoroughly rinsed) but don’t expect the same depth of flavor in yo