Lentejas Charras (Mexican Charro Lentils)

Ingredients

• 11 lb lentils(454g)
• 23 bay leaves(2g)
• 31 teaspoon salt(6g)
• 40.25 white onion(30g)
• 512 oz bacon(340g)
• 610 oz chorizo(284g)
• 74 wieners(160g)
• 83 garlic cloves(9g)
• 90.25 white onion(30g)
• 101 jalapeño(15g)
• 113 Mexican green onions(45g)
• 121 roma tomato(60g)
• 130.25 teaspoon black pepper(1g)
• 140.25 bunch cilantro(10g)
• 158 cup water(1920g)

Instructions

1. 1Set a large pot to medium heat and add 8 cups of water.
2. 2Once the water is boiling, add 1 lb lentils, 3 bay leaves, salt to taste, and a small piece of white onion.
3. 3Cover and cook for about 20 minutes until lentils are tender.
4. 4Meanwhile, in a separate pan over medium heat, cook 12 oz bacon for about 4 minutes.
5. 5Add 10 oz chorizo, break it up, and cook for another 4 minutes.
6. 6Add 4 wieners and cook until browned.
7. 7Add 3 minced garlic cloves, 1/4 white onion, and 1 jalapeño. Mix and cook for 1 minute.
8. 8Add 3 Mexican green onions and 1 roma tomato. Mix well.
9. 9Season with some black pepper and continue cooking for about 3 minutes.
10. 10Remove the onion and bay leaves from the cooked lentils.
11. 11Add the cooked lentils to the pan with the meat and vegetables. Mix well.
12. 12Check for salt and adjust as needed.
13. 13Add a small bunch of cilantro, cover, and cook for an additional 5 minutes.
14. 14Serve hot.