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September 16, 2025
Slow Cooker Charro Beans Recipe
Slow cooker charro beans recipe was created in an dedicated effort to duplicate the exceptional charro beans from a favorite local Mexican restaurant with remarkable success. This reverse-engineering approach demonstrates passion for authentic flavors while the slow cooker adaptation makes restaurant-quality results accessible. The duplication effort reflects the original's exceptional quality while the successful recreation proves that restaurant favorites can be achieved at home.
I created this slow cooker recipe in an effort to duplicate the charro beans at my favorite local Mexican restaurant. They are great as a side item, served as bean soup, or served atop rice as a hearty meal.
Prep Time:
30 mins
Cook Time:
8 hrs 15 mins
Additional Time:
8 hrs
Total Time:
16 hrs 45 mins
Servings:
8
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Ingredients
1 pound dry pinto beans, sorted
water as needed
6 slices bacon, chopped
4 medium Roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
2 medium onions, chopped
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
2 jalapeño peppers, seeded and chopped
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
2 cloves garlic, chopped
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer (such as Shiner® Bock)
2 teaspoons salt
1 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground cumin
Directions
Place pinto beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Rinse and drain.
Place beans in a slow cooker with just enough water to cover.
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 bacon drippings for 2 minutes, then slowly pour in beer. Add salt, pepper, chili powder, and cumin. Bring to a boil. Remove from heat and add to beans and water in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook on Low for 8 hours.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| 278 | Calories |
| 4g | Fat |
| 43g | Carbs |
| 16g | Protein |
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| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 278 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat 4g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat 1g | 6% |
| Cholesterol 8mg | 3% |
| Sodium 763mg | 33% |
| Total Carbohydrate 43g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber 10g | 37% |
| Total Sugars 4g | |
| Protein 16g | 32% |
| Vitamin C 25mg | 27% |
| Calcium 91mg | 7% |
| Iron 4mg | 19% |
| Potassium 1024mg | 22% |
* 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.
