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Frijoles a la Charra
SUBMITTED BY:
KIM93306
PHOTO BY:
Jonathan
"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."
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PREP TIME
15 Min
COOK TIME
5 Hrs
READY IN
5 Hrs 15 Min
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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
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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.
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Reviewed on Mar. 17, 2006 by
lockesmom
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lockesmom
Mar. 17, 2006
these have a good flavor, but not any better than my own recipe. AN IMPORTANT NOTE: you MUST soak beans overnight first. anyone trying to follow this recipe who does not do so is going to be pretty frustrated!
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these have a good flavor, but not any better than my own recipe. AN IMPORTANT NOTE: you MUST...
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Reviewed on Jul. 17, 2005 by
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TOMATOGRAVY
Jul. 17, 2005
I am a born and raised Texan, married to a hispanic male, and we have tried our share of beans a la charra. This is the best yet! My husband went to the grocery store this morning to buy all of the ingrediants so that I can make it again today. I, also, doubled the recipe, except for the beer, and cut my bacon when it was frozen. I can't wait to make this for my Hispanic in-laws, and show 'em gringa's stuff. He-He
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I am a born and raised Texan, married to a hispanic male, and we have tried our share of beans...
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Reviewed on Jan. 7, 2005 by
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TRIPLEJ28
Jan. 7, 2005
I had been looking for a recipe for "Charro" pinto beans ever since I tasted them on a trip to Austin, Tx last summer. These are pretty close. Only thing I changed was to use half water-half chicken broth to start cooking the beans, and I used a can of diced tomatoes with green chilies instead of the fresh, as they are soooo expensive. I will make these often as I now prefer these to refried beans. Thank you Kim!!
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I had been looking for a recipe for "Charro" pinto beans ever since I tasted them on a trip to...
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Reviewed on Jul. 13, 2005 by MICAHANDBROOKE
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MICAHANDBROOKE
Jul. 13, 2005
This recipe is the one I've been looking for. I am a Texan, so beans a la charra are easy to come by here. Yet, this recipe is tied for first place with my cousin's who won't tell her recipe. Ha-Ha, I don't need it now. The person that gave it one star must have done something wrong. I doubled the recipe, except for the beer (used only one can) and added crushed beef boullion (about 2 cubes).
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6 users found this review helpful
This recipe is the one I've been looking for. I am a Texan, so beans a la charra are easy to...
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Reviewed on Apr. 12, 2006 by LINEX45
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LINEX45
Apr. 12, 2006
Loved the recipe. Warning: Do not use Budweiser beer for this recipe as it is too strong. I used it and it made the beans smell like beer. But the beans still tasted great. Next time, I'll use light beer.
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5 users found this review helpful
Loved the recipe. Warning: Do not use Budweiser beer for this recipe as it is too strong. I...
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Reviewed on Aug. 20, 2006 by LINDAJAVON
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LINDAJAVON
Aug. 20, 2006
I followed this recipe exactly and it turned out horrible! The beans were hard and the beer made them smell awful.
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I followed this recipe exactly and it turned out horrible! The beans were hard and the beer...
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Reviewed on Oct. 22, 2005 by Nancy D.
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Nancy D.
Oct. 22, 2005
These frijoles were awesome! My husband and I have tried many frijoles recipes and this is the best. We will not use the beer next time because our beans don't need to be boracho! Thanks for a great recipe.
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These frijoles were awesome! My husband and I have tried many frijoles recipes and this is...
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Reviewed on Feb. 9, 2005 by CINDINMIKE
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CINDINMIKE
Feb. 9, 2005
Great recipe, although a little on the spicy side for some. If you're a wimp about spicey stuff, I suggest going easy on the jalapeno's the first time. Also, the southern bred husband told me you shouldn't salt beans until the end of cooking, and he suggested not adding the salt until the last half hour when you add the cilantro and beer.
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Great recipe, although a little on the spicy side for some. If you're a wimp about spicey...
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Reviewed on Dec. 27, 2006 by April
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April
Dec. 27, 2006
This recipe is GREAT!!! I’ve made these beans about four times now and every time they come out superb. I do double the recipe & omit the bear & jalapenos so that everyone can enjoy them & I put 2 tsp. of crushed beef bouillon as suggested by another reviewer. If you’re looking for a great Frijoles a la Charra recipe this is the one.
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This recipe is GREAT!!! I’ve made these beans about four times now and every time they come...
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Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2007 by
Java_Girl
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Java_Girl
Dec. 9, 2007
These were pretty good but I wasn't a big fan of the beer smell. The taste of the beer disappeared (good thing because I hate beer) but it did enhance the overall flavor of the dish. I followed the recipe pretty closely, the exceptions I made were using fresh jalapeno instead of canned, salt pork instead of bacon and cooking on the stovetop rather than in a slow cooker. I did not soak my beans and they turned out just fine after about 3 hours. I give it 4 stars because although it was good I just wasn't wowed. I expected a more vibrant flavor.
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