Santa Maria Beans Recipe

Name: Santa Maria Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 12 ounces, weight Bacon, Diced; 2 cups Yellow Onion, Diced; 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic; 12 ounces, fluid Beer; 2 cups Water; 1/2 cups Brown Sugar, Golden; 6 cans (15 Oz Size) Pinquito Beans, Drained And Rinsed; 2 teaspoons Ground Cumin; 2 teaspoons Chili Powder; 1 teaspoon Black Pepper, Ground Fine; 1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt; 1/2 teaspoons Ground Chipotle (optional, But Recommended)

Servings: persons

12 ounces, weight Bacon, Diced
2 cups Yellow Onion, Diced
1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic
12 ounces, fluid Beer
2 cups Water
1/2 cups Brown Sugar, Golden
6 cans (15 Oz Size) Pinquito Beans, Drained And Rinsed
2 teaspoons Ground Cumin
2 teaspoons Chili Powder
1 teaspoon Black Pepper, Ground Fine
1/2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
1/2 teaspoons Ground Chipotle (optional, But Recommended)

1
Heat a stock pot over medium heat, add the bacon and cook until it just starts to crisp on the edges. Drain half of the rendered fat.
2
Add the onion and cook for about five minutes, or until the onion is translucent. Add the garlic and cook one minute longer. Pour in the beer and water, bring to a low boil for five minutes, then reduce the heat to a simmer.
3
Add the remaining ingredients and bring back to a simmer. Reduce the heat to medium-low, cover and cook for an hour, stirring occasionally.
4
Serve and enjoy!
5
Note: Pinquito beans are small pink beans that are native to the Santa Maria Valley.

1390

kcal

Calories

Fat

179

Carbs

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 12 ounces, weight Bacon, Diced, 2 cups Yellow Onion, Diced, 1 Tablespoon Minced Garlic, 12 ounces, fluid Beer, and more.

Yes, Santa Maria 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.

Santa Maria Beans

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