How to Make Slow Cooker Charro Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Slow Cooker Charro Beans are a delicious and hearty dish that is perfect for those cold winter nights or for gatherings with friends and family. This traditional Mexican recipe is made with pinto beans, bacon, and a variety of flavorful spices that come together to create a dish that is both comforting and satisfying. By using a slow cooker, you can simply set it and forget it, allowing the flavors to meld together and the beans to become tender and creamy.

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Ingredients

  • 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 jalapeno 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

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 8 hrs 15 mins
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 16 hrs 45 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Place pinto beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Rinse and drain.
  • Place beans in a slow cooker with just enough water to cover.
  • 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.
  • Cook on Low for 8 hours. Serve.
  • Nutrition

    278 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 8mg
    • Sodium: 763mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 43g
    • Dietary Fiber: 10g
    • Total Sugars: 4g
    • Protein: 16g
    • Vitamin C: 25mg
    • Calcium: 91mg
    • Iron: 4mg
    • Potassium: 1024mg