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Borracho Beans (Frijoles Borracho)

This version of charro beans, known as borracho beans, is made with dark beer in place of the chicken broth. It has a rich flavor and the sauce is so good with the tasty beans and meats.
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Cook Time 2 hours
Course Main
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans
  • ¼ yellow onion
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • 6 cups water maybe more
  • 1 bay leaf

FOR THE BORRACHO BEANS SAUCE:

  • 5 chopped bacon slices
  • 3 minced garlic cloves
  • 1 cup diced ham or sausage
  • ½ chopped yellow onion
  • 2 diced tomatoes
  • 1 chopped jalapeno or serrano chili pepper
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 cup chopped cilantro
  • ½ teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika
  • ½ to 1 chopped chipotle pepper in adobo sauce optional
  • 12 ounces Mexican dark beer

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the beans in a colander and discard any pieces of grit or unwanted bits.
  • Put them in a big pot with 6 cups of water, or enough to cover by 2 inches or so.
  • Add the onion, salt and bay leaf, then bring to a boil and simmer for 1 to 2 hours, until the beans are tender.
  • Check a few times during cooking and add more water if needed.
  • Drain the beans and keep ¼ cup of the cooking liquid.
  • Fry the bacon for 5 minutes in a large pot and then drain off some of the grease.
  • Add the onion and the garlic and cook until the onion is tender.
  • Add the ham, tomatoes, cilantro, peppers, oregano, cumin, paprika, and black pepper, and cook for 5 minutes.
  • Add the drained cooked beans, reserved broth and the beer, and simmer for about 15 minutes.
  • Add more salt and/or pepper if needed, or any other spices.
  • Garnish with cilantro
  • serve as the main meal with warmed tortillas or enjoy it as a side dish.
Keyword Borracho Beans, Frijoles Borracho
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