Charro Beans Recipe

Name: 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 fresh plum tomatoes, chopped; 2 medium onions, chopped; 1 medium green pepper, chopped; 1 (12 ounce) can beer; 1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped; salt and pepper

Servings: persons

1 lb dried pinto bean
6 slices bacon, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
4 medium fresh plum tomatoes, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green pepper, chopped
1 (12 ounce) can beer
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
salt and pepper

1
Rinse and pick over beans.
2
Place in a large pot and cover with water, approx 6-7 cups. Bring to a boil then cover and cook over med-low heat for 2-2 1/2 hours, until tender but still firm.
3
Before the beans are done, fry the bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove and place on a small plate.
4
Add garlic, onions and green pepper to the bacon grease in the skillet and cook till tender.
5
Return the bacon along with the tomatoes to the skillet. Add the can of beer and simmer for a few minutes.
6
Add the chopped cilantro and jalapenos to the skillet then put everything into the large bean pot.
7
Add salt and pepper to taste.

377

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 fresh plum tomatoes, chopped, and more.

Yes, 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.

Charro Beans

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