Borracho Beans

14 ingredients
7 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 (16 ounce) bag dry pinto beans, soaked in water overnight
  • 1 (32 ounce) carton chicken broth
  • 12 ounces beer (regular, not light, dark or amber is better)
  • 1/2 lb thick sliced pepper bacon, chopped and cooked (I use slightly more)
  • 5 fresh garlic cloves, chopped
  • 1 white onion, chopped
  • 4 -5 jalapenos, seeded and chopped
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon fresh coarse ground black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tomatoes, chopped
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 (1/4 ounce) packet Goya ham seasoning

Directions

  1. 1
    Soak beans overnight in water, drain when ready to cook.
  2. 2
    In large pot, add beans, chicken broth, beer, cooked chopped bacon, and enough water to cover the beans by about an inch.
  3. 3
    Bring to a boil, reduce heat, cover and simmer 2-3 hours.
  4. 4
    Once beans start to get soft, add garlic, onion, jalapenos, chili powder, cumin, 1 tbs coarse black pepper, and salt.
  5. 5
    Simmer another 30 minutes or so.
  6. 6
    Add the packet of ham seasoning, tomatoes, and cilantro; taste and add more coarse ground black pepper and salt to taste.
  7. 7
    Simmer another 30 minutes.

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