Drunken Beans (Frijoles Borrachos)
These drunken beans (frijoles borrochos) are simmered in bacon and beer, and ready to go in just 30 minutes!
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Ingredients:
| 4 pieces | (uncooked) bacon, diced |
| 1 | small white onion, finely diced |
| 1 | jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and diced (add an extra jalapeno for more heat) |
| 4 | garlic cloves, minced |
| 1 (12-ounce) bottle | dark mexican beer (i used negra modelo) |
| 4 (15-ounce) cans | pinto beans, rinsed and drained |
| 1 tablespoon | brown sugar |
| 1 teaspoon | dried oregano |
| 1 teaspoon | chili powder |
| 1 teaspoon | salt |
| 1/2 teaspoon | cumin |
| 1 tablespoon | fresh lime juice |
| 1/4 cup | chopped fresh cilantro |
Directions:
Cook bacon in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until crispy, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer to a separate plate. Set aside.
Meanwhile, reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the saute pan, discarding the extra. Add the onion and jalapeno, and saute for 5 minutes or until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the garlic, and saute for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the beer, beans, brown sugar, oregano, chili powder, salt and cumin, and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the beans reach a simmer. Then reduce heat to medium-low, and continue simmering uncovered for about 15 minutes.
When ready to serve, stir in the bacon and lime juice. Then serve the beans topped with fresh cilantro.
Source: gimmesomeoven.com
