Crockpot Charro Pinto Beans
Slow Cooker Charro Beans are tender pinto beans simmered with smoky bacon, tomatoes, onions, green bell pepper, jalapeños, garlic, cilantro, and beer. Chili powder, cumin, black pepper, and salt add warm, gently spicy depth, making these beans hearty enough to serve as a soup, spoon over rice, or pair with a Mexican-inspired meal as a side dish.
- Prep30 mins
- Cook8 hrs 15 mins
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Crockpot Charro Pinto Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 58 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 11 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 92 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 57
- Heart Health
- 81
- Metabolic
- 41
- Digestive
- 33
- Inflammatory
- 43
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 1
Place pinto beans in a large container and cover with several inches of cool water. Let soak for 8 hours to overnight, then rinse and drain.
- 2
Place beans in a slow cooker with just enough water to cover.
- 3
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until almost browned and crispy, 5 to 7 minutes. Add tomatoes, onions, bell pepper, jalapeños, cilantro, and garlic. Sauté in the bacon drippings for 2 minutes, then slowly pour in beer. Add salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat and add the mixture to the beans and water in the slow cooker.
- 4
Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.
- 5
Add the salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil.
- 6
Remove from the heat and add to the beans and water in the slow cooker.
- 7
Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.
- Calories 187.26 kcal Moderate 9%
- Protein 8.56 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 23.75 g 9%
- Total Fat 4.17 g Moderate 5%
- Saturated Fat 0.91 g Low Source 5%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 4.39 mg Low Source 1%
- Sodium 292.61 mg Moderate 13%
- Dietary Fiber 5.45 g Moderate 19%
- Total Sugars 4.74 g --
- Added Sugars 0.15 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 65.39 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.06 mg Moderate 11%
- Potassium 411.85 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin A 72.02 mcg Low Source 8%
- Vitamin C 15.99 mg Moderate 18%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Shellfish 🦐
- Gluten
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Crockpot Charro Pinto Beans is made with 18 ingredients and serves 8. It takes about 8 hrs 45 mins and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Bacon, Beer, Black Pepper, and Chili Powder. Each serving provides about 187.26 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Crockpot Charro Pinto Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Bacon, Beer, Black Pepper, Chili Powder, Chopped Clams. The full list of 18 is above.
- How long does it take to make Crockpot Charro Pinto Beans?
- About 8 hrs 45 mins in total: 30 mins to prepare and 8 hrs 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 187.26 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Crockpot Charro Pinto Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 18 ingredients and 7 steps.
- Is Crockpot Charro Pinto Beans healthy?
- Crockpot Charro Pinto Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 51/100. Per serving, it provides 187.26 calories and 8.56 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 292.61 mg (13% of the Daily Value). It contains Shellfish, 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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