Drunken Beans

Name: Drunken Beans
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon, diced; 1 onion, peeled and diced; 2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced; 2 cups pinto beans, soaked overnight and drained; 1 quart chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned or water; 2 cups beer; 2 to 4 jalapeno chilies, thinly sliced, with seeds; Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste; 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

9 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

2 slices bacon, diced
1 onion, peeled and diced
2 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
2 cups pinto beans, soaked overnight and drained
1 quart chicken broth, homemade or low-sodium canned or water
2 cups beer
2 to 4 jalapeno chilies, thinly sliced, with seeds
Salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro

Directions

1

Place the bacon in a large pot over medium heat until the fat is rendered.
2

Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and discard.
3

Add the onion and garlic and cook until soft, about 5 minutes.
4

Add the beans, the broth or water and the beer.
5

Bring to a boil, reduce the heat to a simmer and cook for 30 minutes.
6

Stir in the jalapeno slices.
7

Cook until beans are tender, about 30 minutes, adding water if necessary to keep beans covered.
8

Season with salt and pepper to taste.
9

Stir in cilantro and serve immediately.