Borracho Beans Recipe

Name: Borracho Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups dried pinto beans; 4 cups water; 1 can beer; 1 clove garlic, minced; 1/2 onion, finely chopped; 3 sprigs epazote (optional); 1 tablespoon guajillo chile powder (ground chiles); 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 cup finely chopped fatty pork scraps or bacon; One 15-ounce can of tomatoes, chopped; 1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste

Servings: persons

2 cups dried pinto beans
4 cups water
1 can beer
1 clove garlic, minced
1/2 onion, finely chopped
3 sprigs epazote (optional)
1 tablespoon guajillo chile powder (ground chiles)
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 cup finely chopped fatty pork scraps or bacon
One 15-ounce can of tomatoes, chopped
1 teaspoon salt, or more to taste

1
Sort the beans to remove any stones or grit.
2
Rinse the beans in a colander and place in a large pan with the water and beer.
3
Add the garlic, onion, epazote (if using), chile powder, cumin, pork or bacon, tomatoes, and salt.
4
Boil the beans for an hour and then reduce to a simmer and cook over very low heat until soft (12 hours in crockpot or other slow cooker works best).
5
Keep the level of the broth a good inch or so above the beans, and add more water as needed.
6
Serve with broth in a bowl as a side dish.

485

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups dried pinto beans, 4 cups water, 1 can beer, 1 clove garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Borracho Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

Borracho Beans

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