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Frijoles a la Charra Recipe
Frijoles a la Charra creates really tasty pinto beans prepared in the slow cooker that are great to serve alongside various Mexican dishes as traditional, flavorful accompaniments. This authentic side dish preparation showcases how slow cooking enhances bean flavors while providing convenient preparation for busy schedules. The really tasty designation reflects superior flavor while the traditional accompaniment role makes these essential for complete Mexican meals.
This is a really tasty pinto beans recipe made in the slow cooker. This recipe is great to serve along with enchiladas or to take to a barbecue or potluck.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Cook Time:
5 hrs
Total Time:
5 hrs 15 mins
Servings:
8
Yield:
8 servings
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Ingredients
1 pound dry pinto beans
5 cloves garlic, chopped
1 teaspoon salt
½ pound bacon, diced
1 onion, chopped
2 fresh tomatoes, diced
1 (3.5 ounce) can sliced jalapeno peppers
1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
⅓ cup chopped fresh cilantro
Directions
Place pinto beans in a slow cooker, and completely cover with water. Mix in garlic and salt. Cover, and cook 1 hour on High.
Cook the bacon in a skillet over medium high heat until evenly brown, but still tender. Drain about half the fat. Place onion in the skillet, and cook until tender. Mix in tomatoes and jalapenos, and cook until heated through. Transfer to the slow cooker, stirring into the beans.
Cover slow cooker, and continue cooking 4 hours on Low. Mix in the beer and cilantro about 30 minutes before the end of the cook time.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 353 | Calories |
| 14g | Fat |
| 40g | Carbs |
| 16g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 353 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat 5g | 23% |
| Cholesterol 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium 741mg | 32% |
| Total Carbohydrate 40g | 14% |
| Dietary Fiber 13g | 46% |
| Total Sugars 2g | |
| Protein 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin C 8mg | 9% |
| Calcium 78mg | 6% |
| Iron 3mg | 18% |
| Potassium 775mg | 16% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
