Drunken Beans Recipe

Name: Drunken Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 pound bacon, chopped; 1 large while onion, chopped; 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano*; 1 garlic clove, chopped fine; 2 cups dried pinto beans, picked over, soaked in cold water at least 4 hours and up to 12, and drained; 1 1/2 quarts water plus additional if necessary; 1/2 cup sliced pickled jalapeno chiles; a 12-ounce bottle dark Mexican beer such as Negra Modelo or Dos Equis; 2 teaspoons salt plus 1/2 teaspoon if necessary; available at Mexican markets and some specialty produce markets.

Servings: persons

1/2 pound bacon, chopped
1 large while onion, chopped
1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano*
1 garlic clove, chopped fine
2 cups dried pinto beans, picked over, soaked in cold water at least 4 hours and up to 12, and drained
1 1/2 quarts water plus additional if necessary
1/2 cup sliced pickled jalapeno chiles
a 12-ounce bottle dark Mexican beer such as Negra Modelo or Dos Equis
2 teaspoons salt plus 1/2 teaspoon if necessary
available at Mexican markets and some specialty produce markets.

1
Preheat oven to 300F.
2
In a 6-to 7-quart ovenproof kettle cook bacon, onion, oregano, and garlic over moderately high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, until onion is browned lightly.
3
Add beans, water, jalapeno, and beer and bring to a boil.
4
Bake mixture, covered, in middle of oven until beans are soft, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
5
(Add additional water if beans begin to dry out.
6
Mixture should be soupy with beans very soft but not falling apart.)
7
Stir in 2 teaspoons salt and bake beans 10 minutes more.
8
Check seasoning, adding remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt if necessary.
9
(Beans may be made 2 days ahead, cooled, uncovered, and chilled, covered.)

516

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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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 pound bacon, chopped, 1 large while onion, chopped, 1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano*, 1 garlic clove, chopped fine, and more.

Yes, Drunken 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.

Drunken Beans

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