How to Make Charro Beans

5 from 2 votes

When I show you how to make charro beans you'll be blown away by how easy u0026amp; delicious these really are. Let the cravings begin!

Prep Time30

Cook Time50

Total Time1 30

Course: Any

Cuisine: Mexican

Servings: servings

Calories: 342kcal

In the Instant Pot, set to Sauté, High, or a 12-inch Cast Iron Skillet, heat olive oil, and sauté diced onion until translucent and just beginning to brown.
Once the onion is browning add chopped bacon and cook just until it begins to crisp up.
Add Garlic mixing well and cooking until it becomes aromatic.
Stir in the pork chorizo until the whole mixture begins to resemble chili.
Pour this mixture into the pressure cooker pot and stir in the rinsed beans.
Add the can of fire roasted tomatoes, chicken broth, and water stirring to combine.
Stir in the chili powder, cumin, black pepper, and Mexican Oregano.
Sprinkle the top with a pinch or two of Epazote.
Seal the pressure cooker and set to 50 minutes on the soup setting.
When cooking is done allow for a natural release for at least 15 minutes and then you can quick release if need be.
Serve garnished with fresh cilantro and ENJOY!

Try serving these charro beans in these Pioneer Woman Ramekins. We like to really do it up and even use these taco holders. And when you get the whole set, it includes a matching bowl and serving spoons. They're super fun; loading the tacos and making clean-up a breeze is much easier.

If you're looking for an alternative to Tacos, these Instant Pot beans pair well with Copycat Taco Bell Chalupas.

Be sure to cut the bacon into pieces first so you aren't trying to mess with that while they are frying. This also allows you to keep the bacon grease in the beans, adding a ton of flavor.