Slow Cooker Charro Beans

Prepare these charro beans in the slow cooker when you're missing takeout from your favorite Mexican restaurant. They are as delicious and easy to make!

• Preparation Time: 30 mins
• Cooking Time: 8 hr 15 mins
• Total Time: 8 hr 45 mins
• Calories: 278 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
• 2 cloves garlic, chopped
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 2 medium onions, chopped
• 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
• water as needed
• 6 slices bacon, chopped
• 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
• 4 medium roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
• 1 pound dry pinto beans, sorted
• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer (such as Shiner® Bock)
• 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin
• 0.5 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.

Step 2

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 3

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

Step 4

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.