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
- 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 241.17 kcal Moderate
- Protein 13.73 g Good Source
- Carbs 29.97 g Moderate
- Total Fat 5.3 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 1.97 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 13.33 mg Low Source
- Sodium 623.99 mg High
- Fiber 4.27 g Moderate
- Sugar 4.27 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 293.59 mg Good Source
- Iron 1.12 mg Low Source
- Potassium 274.16 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 10.51 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 32.79 mg Good Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷