ABUELO'S CHARRO BEANS

Abuelo's Charro Beans image

Provided by Bren in LR

Categories Beans

Time 2h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb dried pinto bean
6 slices bacon, chopped
2 garlic cloves, chopped
4 medium chopped fresh plum tomatoes
1 chopped medium onion
1 chopped medium green pepper
1 (12 ounce) can beer
1/2 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
salt and pepper

Steps:

Rinse and pick over beans. Bring beans to a boil in a large pot of water and cook over medium heat for 90 to 120 minutes until they are tender but still firm.
Before the beans are done, fry the bacon in a large skillet until crisp. Remove from skillet.
Add garlic, tomatoes, onion and green pepper to same skillet and cook until tender.
Return bacon to pan.
Add a can of beer to the bacon vegetable mixture and simmer a few additional minutes.
Add chopped cilantro and jalapenos. (Seeds make it hotter so be careful.).
Combine everything in one large pot and add salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 173.9, Fat 2.4, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 2.7, Sodium 41.5, Carbohydrate 27.3, Fiber 6.6, Sugar 2.1, Protein 9.2