Abuelo'S Charro Beans Recipe

Name: Abuelo'S Charro Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried pinto bean; 6 slices bacon, chopped; 2 garlic cloves, chopped; 4 medium chopped fresh plum tomatoes; 2 chopped medium onions; 1 chopped medium green pepper; 1 (12 ounce) can beer; 1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1
Rinse and pick over beans. Bring beans to a boil in a large pot of water and cook over medium heat for 90 to 120 minutes until they are tender but still firm.
2
Before the beans are done, fry the bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove from skillet.
3
Add garlic, tomatoes, onions and green pepper to same skillet and cook until tender.
4
Return bacon to pan.
5
Add a can of beer to the bacon vegetable mixture and simmer a few additional minutes.
6
Add chopped cilantro and jalapenos. (Seeds make it hotter so be careful.).
7
Combine everything in one large pot and add salt and pepper to taste.

378

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried pinto bean, 6 slices bacon, chopped, 2 garlic cloves, chopped, 4 medium chopped fresh plum tomatoes, and more.

Yes, Abuelo'S Charro Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Abuelo'S Charro Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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