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Easy Charro Beans

This slow cooker easy charro beans recipe is so easy to make and tastes absolutely delicious! Always a favorite side dish recipe or a delicious meal served with corn bread and a side salad.
Prep Time35 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 35 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Charro Beans, Easy Charro Beans, Slow Cooker Beans Recipe
Servings: 10 Servings
Author: Deliciously Seasoned

Ingredients

  • 1 pound pinto beans, soak over night
  • 8 slices bacon, cooked until crispy
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 jalapeños, stem and seeds removed, diced
  • 1 teaspoon garlic salt
  • teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama® seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • 10 ounce can Rotel®
  • 32 ounce vegetable broth
  • 14.5 ounce can beef broth
  • Optional: green onions, avocado, sour cream, for topping

Instructions

  • Sort and remove any debris from beans then rinse and add to large pot. Add water making sure beans are completely covered with 2 additional inches of water on top. Soak overnight.
  • Cut bacon into one inch pieces and fry until crispy. Remove bacon from pan and drain grease on a plate lined with paper towels.
  • Lightly spray a 6-8 quart crock pot with a non stick spray or use a crockpot liner.
  • Once beans have soaked overnight, drain beans and place in crockpot. Next add chopped bacon, onions, garlic, jalapeños, seasonings, Rotel®, vegetable broth, and beef broth to crock pot. Stir and cook on high for 6 hours or low for 8-10 hours.
  • Serve with your favorite Mexican meal.
  • Top with sour cream, green onions cilantro and avocado for added flavor, if desired.

Notes

Recipe mostly adapted from Great Grub, Delicious Treats