DRUNKEN BEANS

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This is another version of drunken beans -- this one using a dark Mexican beer. It's great as a side dish with tacos or beef cooked on the grill. Cooking time does not include time for beans to soften.

Provided by TasteTester

Categories     Beans

Time 2h45m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups dried pinto beans, picked over and rinsed
1/2 lb bacon, chopped (8 slices)
1 large white onion, chopped
1 large garlic clove, finely chopped
1 tablespoon dried oregano, preferably Mexican, crumbled
5 cups water
1 cup beef broth
1/2 cup sliced pickled jalapeno chile
12 ounces bottled dark Mexican beer, such as Negra Modelo or Dos Equis
2 teaspoons salt (to taste)

Steps:

  • Soak beans in cold water to cover by 2 inches, refrigerated, for at least 8 hours. Drain. To soak beans more quickly, put the beans in a saucepan and cover with cold water by 2 inches. Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes, then remove from the heat and let the beans soak, covered, for 1 hour. Drain.
  • Put a rack in the middle of oven and preheat oven to 300 degrees.
  • Cook bacon, onion and oregano in a 6-quart ovenproof pot over medium heat, stirring and scraping up any brown bits, until onion is lightly browned. Then add garlic and cook for an additional 2 minutes. Add beans, water, jalapenos, and beer and bring to a boil.
  • Cover pot, transfer to oven, and bake beans until soft, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. (Add additional water if beans begin to dry out; mixture should be soupy and beans very soft but not falling apart.).
  • Stir in salt and bake beans, covered, for 10 minutes more. Check seasoning and add more salt if necessary.
  • NOTE: The beans can be cooked up to 2 days ahead. Cool, uncovered, then refrigerate, covered. Reheat, covered, over low heat.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 657.5, Fat 27.1, SaturatedFat 8.8, Cholesterol 38.8, Sodium 1801.1, Carbohydrate 69, Fiber 16.1, Sugar 4.1, Protein 28.8

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