Best Damn Borracho Beans Period! Recipe

Name: Best Damn Borracho Beans Period!
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 -3 lbs pinto beans; 2 small white onions; 2 fresh jalapenos (optional); 6 garlic cloves, minced; 4 small roma tomatoes; 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped; 3 smoked ham hocks; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; 1 teaspoon onion powder; 2 teaspoons paprika; 1 tablespoon black pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt; 1 tablespoon cumin; 2 table spoons bacon drippings; 32 ounces chicken stock; 12 ounces dark beer (optional)

Servings: persons

2 -3 lbs pinto beans
2 small white onions
2 fresh jalapenos (optional)
6 garlic cloves, minced
4 small roma tomatoes
1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
3 smoked ham hocks
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon onion powder
2 teaspoons paprika
1 tablespoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons kosher salt
1 tablespoon cumin
2 table spoons bacon drippings
32 ounces chicken stock
12 ounces dark beer (optional)

1
Soak your beans. (This very important if you want tender beans). Bring beans to boil in 8-10 cups of water. Remove from heat covered. Let the beans soak for 1 hour.
2
Strain the beans, and discard water. Bring another 8 cups of water, and 32 ounces of chicken stock to a boil.
3
While beans are starting to boil, trim the ham hocks of fat; leave fat in large pieces. Cut the meat into small bite-size pieces. Put all into pot. (Remove fat and bones when your beans are done.).
4
Cut veggies into small pieces, then combine veggies, meat, fat, and spices into large stock pot or dutch oven and simmer for at least 2 1/2 hours, or until tender. Remove fat when finished. Taste, add more seasoning if needed.

1105

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

117

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 -3 lbs pinto beans, 2 small white onions, 2 fresh jalapenos (optional), 6 garlic cloves, minced, and more.

Yes, Best Damn Borracho Beans Period! falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Best Damn Borracho Beans Period!

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