Charro Beans
By: Andie Mitchell
Published: Thursday, February 11, 2010 - 12:30pm

Ingredients




1 pound uncooked dried pinto beans
8 cups water
1 pound bacon diced
1 can tomatoes - (14 ½ oz) undrained
2 mediums onions chopped
2 garlic cloves minced
1 can diced green chilies - (4 oz)
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano crushed
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup beer
Salt to taste
Fresh oregano for garnish
2 limes

Preparation

1 Place beans in bowl, cover with water and soak overnight. Discard water. Place beans in large pot and add 8 cups water. Simmer partially covered for 1 hour. 2 Cook bacon until crisp. Add bacon and 2 tablespoons of the drippings to beans. Chop tomatoes and add to beans. Add onions, garlic, chilies, chili powder, oregano, and cumin. 3 Simmer partially covered for three hours, or until beans are tender. Turn off heat and add beer. Season with salt to taste. Garnish with fresh oregano and lime wedges.