Name: Slow Cooker Charro Beans
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 8
Ingredients: Dry pinto beans, sorted - 1 pound; Water as needed - 1 pound; Bacon, chopped - 6 slices; Roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped - 4 medium; Onions, chopped - 2 medium; Green bell pepper, chopped - 1 medium; Jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped - 2; Fresh cilantro, chopped - ½ bunch; Garlic, chopped - 2 cloves; Beer (such as Shiner® Bock) - 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle; Salt - 2 teaspoons; Ground black pepper - 1 teaspoon; Chili powder - 1 teaspoon; Ground cumin - ½ teaspoon

Ingredients for - Slow Cooker Charro Beans

1. Dry pinto beans, sorted 1 pound

2. Water as needed 1 pound

3. Bacon, chopped 6 slices

4. Roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped 4 medium

5. Onions, chopped 2 medium

6. Green bell pepper, chopped 1 medium

7. Jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped 2

8. Fresh cilantro, chopped ½ bunch

9. Garlic, chopped 2 cloves

10. Beer (such as Shiner® Bock) 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle

11. Salt 2 teaspoons

12. Ground black pepper 1 teaspoon

13. Chili powder 1 teaspoon

14. Ground cumin ½ teaspoon

How to cook deliciously - Slow Cooker Charro Beans

1 . Stage

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 . Stage

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

3 . Stage

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

4 . Stage

Cook on Low for 8 hours. Serve.