Ingredients for - Frijoles a la Charra

1. Dry pinto beans 1 pound
2. Garlic, chopped 5 cloves
3. Salt 1 teaspoon
4. Bacon, diced ½ pound
5. Onion, chopped 1
6. Fresh tomatoes, diced 2
7. Sliced jalapeno peppers 1 (3.5 ounce) can
8. Beer 1 (12 fluid ounce) can
9. Chopped fresh cilantro ⅓ cup

How to cook deliciously - Frijoles a la Charra

1 . Stage

Place pinto beans in a slow cooker, and completely cover with water. Mix in garlic and salt. Cover, and cook 1 hour on High.

2 . Stage

Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium high heat until evenly brown, but still tender. Drain about half the fat. Place onion in the skillet, and cook until tender. Mix in tomatoes and jalapenos, and cook until heated through. Transfer to the slow cooker, stirring into the beans.

3 . Stage

Cover slow cooker, and continue cooking 4 hours on Low. Mix in the beer and cilantro about 30 minutes before the end of the cook time.