FRIJOLES BORRACHO (DRUNKEN BEANS)

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A specialty of Monterrey, these savoury beans are cooked with beer; hence, their intoxicating name. From Sunset Mexican Cookbook.

Provided by Heydarl

Categories     Beans

Time 2h50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups dried pinto beans or 2 1/2 cups kidney beans, sorted of debris
2 tablespoons salad oil
2 slices thick-sliced bacon, diced
2 jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dry oregano leaves
2 teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

  • Rinse beans and place in a large bowl. Cover with cold water and soak at room temperature for at least 12 hours. Drain.
  • Heat oil in an 8 to 10 quart pan over medium heat. When oil is hot, add bacon and cook until just lightly browned. Add chiles, onion and garlic and continue to cook, stirring, until vegetables are soft (about 5 minutes).
  • Add beans, beer, broth, tomato sauce, oregano and cumin; bring to a boil, stirring.
  • Reduce heat, partially cover pan and simmer, stirring often, until beans are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed (about 2 1/2 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 364.2, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 15.4

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