Borracho Beans Recipe

Name: Borracho Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: Soups & Stews
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

Servings: persons

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

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

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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), and more.

Yes, Borracho Beans 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.

Borracho Beans

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