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July 10, 2026, 6:31 a.m. Pacific time

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Kelly Marshall for The New York Times. Food Stylist: Roscoe Betsill. Prop Stylist: Paige Hicks.

Frijoles Charros

By Octavio Peña

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Makes 4 to 6 servings

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