Slow Cooker Charro Beans

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.

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.

Per Serving: 278 calories; protein 15.9g; carbohydrates 42.6g; fat 3.8g; cholesterol 7.6mg; sodium 762.7mg.

Deciding stay in and cook your dinner instead of eat in the evening out is good a step in the best way if you’re focusing on eating healthier. There’s no best way to know precisely what’s happen into the food you’re eating than by making it yourself! Mastering the main dish is only half the battle , like that . And once you’ve perfected your chicken, steak, or fish, that is time to turn your attention to the ever- focusing side dishes.

A side dish can easily make down of your health goals, as sugar , sodium, fat, and calories can all get rather high quickly if you’re not careful . But with our healthy side dish recipes, you won’t ever run into that problem .