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Frijoles a la Charra

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"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."
Frijoles a la Charra Recipe
RECIPE RATING:
This recipe has been rated 59 times with an average star rating of 4.3
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PREP TIME  15 Min
COOK TIME  5 Hrs
READY IN  5 Hrs 15 Min

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 1 pound dry pinto beans
  • 5 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 pound bacon, diced
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 fresh tomatoes, diced
  • 1 (3.5 ounce) can sliced jalapeno peppers
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can beer
  • 1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

What to Drink?
Cocktail Cuervo Perfect Margarita

DIRECTIONS

  1. Place pinto beans in a slow cooker, and completely cover with water. Mix in garlic and salt. Cover, and cook 1 hour on High.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2006 by lockesmom 
these have a good flavor, but not any better than my own recipe. AN IMPORTANT NOTE: you MUST... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2005 by TOMATOGRAVY 
I am a born and raised Texan, married to a hispanic male, and we have tried our share of beans... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2005 by TRIPLEJ28 
I had been looking for a recipe for "Charro" pinto beans ever since I tasted them on a trip to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 7, 2007 by Karen H 
What fabulous beans! I used 3 cups of dried pinto beans. I did not have any fresh tomatoes, so... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2006 by LINDAJAVON 
I followed this recipe exactly and it turned out horrible! The beans were hard and the beer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2006 by LINEX45 
Loved the recipe. Warning: Do not use Budweiser beer for this recipe as it is too strong. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2005 by Nancy D. 
These frijoles were awesome! My husband and I have tried many frijoles recipes and this is... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2005 by MICAHANDBROOKE 
This recipe is the one I've been looking for. I am a Texan, so beans a la charra are easy to... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2005 by CINDINMIKE 
Great recipe, although a little on the spicy side for some. If you're a wimp about spicey... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.29 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2006 by April 
This recipe is GREAT!!! I’ve made these beans about four times now and every time they come... MORE

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Nutritional Information
Frijoles a la Charra

Servings Per Recipe: 8

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 353

  • Total Fat: 13.8g
  • Cholesterol: 19mg
  • Sodium: 741mg
  • Total Carbs: 39.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 12.8g
  • Protein: 16g

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