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SLOW COOKER CHARRO BEANS RECIPE

This slow cooker charro beans recipe is incredibly flavorful and packed with smoky savory goodness. Plus, it’s effortless to make in the Crockpot!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Total Time8 hours 15 minutes
Course: Sides
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: charro beans, charro beans recipe, charro beans slow cooker, Crockpot charro beans, how to make charro beans, slow cooker charro beans
Servings: 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans
  • 1 cup chopped, seeded Roma tomatoes
  • 1 quart low-sodium beef broth (or low-sodium chicken broth)
  • 2 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 finely diced medium jalapeño (remove seeds for less heat)
  • 1/2 cup diced sweet or white onion
  • 3-4 slices of applewood smoked bacon
  • 3 garlic cloves crushed
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon oregano
  • 1/2 bunch of cilantro chopped
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt or to taste add at the end
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper add at the end

Instructions

  • Place the bacon slices on a sheet pan lined with parchment paper. Bake them at 400°F for 15-20 minutes. Then, let the cooked bacon rest on paper towels to absorb excess oil. Once the bacon is cooled, chop it into smaller pieces.
  • Chop and seed the tomatoes and finely dice the jalapeño, removing the seeds for less heat.
  • Rinse the dried pinto beans under cool water, removing any debris or small stones before cooking. Then, add them to the slow cooker.
  • Add the chopped cooked bacon, chopped tomatoes, beef broth, water, bay leaves, jalapeño, onion, garlic, cumin, and oregano to the slow cooker. (Save the salt and pepper for later.)
  • Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook everything on low for 8-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours, until the beans are tender. Note: The cooking time may vary depending on your low cooker, so check on the beans periodically to ensure they have enough water. Add boiling water if necessary.
  • Once the beans are cooked, stir in the salt and pepper to taste. Top with freshly chopped cilantro for a fresh finish. Then, serve with optional toppings like avocado or lime wedges, and enjoy!

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Notes

  • Storage: Store leftover charro beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4-5 days. Or, you can freeze them for up to 3 months.
  • Bacon Alternatives: If you want to lighten things up, you can use turkey bacon or reduce the amount of applewood smoked bacon.
 
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Nutrition

Serving: 0.5cup | Calories: 171kcal | Carbohydrates: 23.8g | Protein: 11.2g | Fat: 3.1g | Saturated Fat: 0.9g | Cholesterol: 7mg | Sodium: 475mg | Fiber: 0.5g | Sugar: 0.7g