Slow Cooker Charro Beans

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I created this slow cooker recipe in an effort to duplicate the charro beans at my favorite local Mexican restaurant. They are great as a side item, served as bean soup, or served atop rice as a hearty meal.

Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
16 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients

Original recipe (1X) yields 8 servings

  • 1 pound dry pinto beans, sorted

  • water as needed

  • 6 slices bacon, chopped

  • 4 medium Roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped

  • 2 medium onions, chopped

  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped

  • 2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped

  • ½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

  • 2 cloves garlic, chopped

  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer (such as Shiner® Bock)

  • 2 teaspoons salt

  • 1 teaspoon ground black pepper

  • 1 teaspoon chili powder

  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin

Directions

  1. Place pinto beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Rinse and drain.

  2. Place beans in a slow cooker with just enough water to cover.

  3. Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until almost browned and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, jalapeños, cilantro, and garlic. Sauté in bacon drippings for 2 minutes, then slowly pour in beer. Add salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add to beans and water in the slow cooker.

  4. Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

278 Calories
4g Fat
43g Carbs
16g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 278
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g 5%
Saturated Fat 1g 6%
Cholesterol 8mg 3%
Sodium 763mg 33%
Total Carbohydrate 43g 15%
Dietary Fiber 10g 37%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 16g 32%
Vitamin C 25mg 27%
Calcium 91mg 7%
Iron 4mg 19%
Potassium 1024mg 22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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