Slow Cooker Charro Beans Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Slow Cooker Charro Beans Recipe). I created this slow cooker recipe in an effort to duplicate the charro beans at my favorite local Mexican restaurant. They are a great as a side item, served as bean soup, or served atop rice as a hearty meal.

Brief

Prep 30 mins

Cook: 8hrs15 mins

Additional: 8hrs

Total: 16hrs45 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Slow Cooker Charro Beans Recipe

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

Side Dish

Directions

Step 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.

Step 2

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

Step 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 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.

Step 4

Cook on Low for 8 hours. Serve.

Nutritional Information

Slow Cooker Charro Beans Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 278

% Daily Value *

Protein: 15.9g 32%

Carbohydrates: 42.6g 14%

Dietary Fiber: 10.3g 41%

Sugars: 3.7g

Fat: 3.8g 6%

Saturated Fat: 1.1g 6%

Cholesterol: 7.6mg 3%

Vitamin A Iu: 681.1IU 14%

Niacin Equivalents: 4.8mg 37%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 28%

Vitamin C: 24.5mg 41%

Folate: 316.3mcg 79%

Calcium: 90.6mg 9%

Iron: 3.5mg 19%

Magnesium: 117.6mg 42%

Potassium: 1023.7mg 29%

Sodium: 762.7mg 31%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 42%

Calories From Fat: 34.4

*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.