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Slow Cooker Charro Beans
Nothing's easier than this slow cooked Tex-Mex favorite, great for dinner or as a side.
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Prep Time
10
minutes
mins
Cook Time
14
hours
hrs
Total Time
14
hours
hrs
10
minutes
mins
Servings
12
cups
Ingredients
1x
2x
3x
1
lb
dry pinto beans
5
cups
broth
1/2
lb
bacon, sliced
3
med
tomatoes, diced
1
jalapeno, sliced
(Or swap for serrano to make it more spicy)
1
med
onion, diced
2
tsp
chili powder
1
tsp
oregano
1
tsp
cumin
1
bunch
cilantro
1
cup
shredded cheese
Lime wedges
Instructions
Rinse beans well, remove any stones or grit.
Combine all ingredients except the cilantro, shredded cheese, and limes in the slow cooker.
Cover and cook until beans are tender, about 10-14 hours on low or 5-7 on high.
Serve with a wedge of lime and a sprinkling of cheese and enjoy!
Notes
To lessen the cook time, soak the beans overnight in water. They'll take 5-6 hours on low, or 2-4 on high. And try it with some
cornbread
!