Frijoles a la Charra
Frijoles a la Charra are slow-cooked pinto beans infused with smoky bacon, sweet onion, and tomatoes, with jalapeños adding gentle heat and cilantro bringing a fresh finish. A splash of beer deepens the broth for a rich, savory bowl that’s hearty yet bright. Serve at cookouts or alongside enchiladas and grilled meats.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook5 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Frijoles a la Charra, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.45 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 26
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 34
- Digestive
- 29
- Inflammatory
- 45
- Performance
- 44
- General Wellness
- 1
Put the pinto beans in a slow cooker and cover them completely with water.
- 2
Stir in the garlic and salt.
- 3
Cover and cook on High for 1 hour.
- 4
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium-high heat until evenly browned but still tender.
- 5
Drain about half of the fat.
- 6
Add the onion to the skillet and cook until tender.
- 7
Stir in the tomatoes and jalapenos and cook until heated through.
- 8
Transfer the mixture to the slow cooker and stir it into the beans.
- 9
Cover the slow cooker and continue cooking on Low for 4 hours.
- 10
About 30 minutes before the cook time ends, stir in the beer and cilantro.
- Calories 260.29 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 14.15 g Good Source 28%
- Carbohydrate 30.79 g 11%
- Total Fat 5.55 g Moderate 7%
- Saturated Fat 2.03 g Moderate 10%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 13.33 mg Low Source 4%
- Sodium 623.99 mg High 27%
- Dietary Fiber 4.7 g Moderate 17%
- Total Sugars 4.3 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 116.66 mg Low Source 9%
- Iron 1.52 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 396.22 mg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin A 79.75 mcg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin C 20.18 mg Good Source 22%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Frijoles a la Charra is made with 9 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 5 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Bacon, Beer, Diced Tomatoes, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 260.29 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Frijoles a la Charra made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Beer, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic. The full list of 9 is above.
- How long does it take to make Frijoles a la Charra?
- About 5 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 5 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 260.29 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Frijoles a la Charra easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 9 ingredients and 10 steps.
- Is Frijoles a la Charra healthy?
- Frijoles a la Charra has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 260.29 calories and 14.15 g of protein, or 28% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin C. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 623.99 mg (27% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 2.03 g (10% of the Daily Value). It contains Gluten, Tomatoes, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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