Description

Everyone will love these Tex-Mex inspired beans. They are very flavorful and delicious. Make them for your next get together or gathering.

Ingredients

• 1 lb. dried pinto or navy beans
• 4-7 slices uncooked bacon, diced
• 1 small white onion, finely diced
• 1 serrano pepper, stemmed, seeded and diced
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/4 c. chopped fresh cilantro, plus more for garnish
• salt and black pepper, to taste
• 12 oz. bottle Mexican beer
• 2 1/2 c. chicken stock/broth
• lime slices, for garnish (optional)

Steps

1. Soak beans in water at least 8 hours or overnight; drain; rinse well.
2. In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add bacon; cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy. Add onion, serrano pepper, garlic and cilantro; season with salt and pepper, to taste. Cook until onion is tender. Add bacon mixture to slow cooker. (If slow cooker has a sauté mode, this step can be done in the slow cooker.)
3. Add beans, beer and stock/broth to the slow cooker; cover; cook on low 6 - 8 hours.