Drunken Beans
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Serves: 6
We like to make our beans tipsy with Negra Modelo, but any favorite Mexican beer will do. The beans will be quite soupy and will need to be served in small bowls or ramekins. Omit the jalapenos if you don't want spicy beans.
Ingredients
- ½ lb. smoked bacon, chopped
- 1 yellow onion, chopped
- 1 Tblsp dried oregano
- 1 Tblsp minced garlic
- 1 lb. dried pinto beans, soaked overnight
- 6 cups chicken broth plus more if needed
- ¼ cup sliced pickled jalapenos plus a little juice
- 1 (12 oz.) bottle Negra Modelo
- 2 sprigs epazote 2 tsp salt plus more to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 300 degrees F
- In a large ovenproof pot, saute the bacon for about 5 minutes.
- Add the onion, oregano and garlic and saute until the onions are soft and golden. Add the beans, broth, jalapenos, beer and epazote.
- Bring to a boil, cover and bake in the oven for 1½ hours.
- Add the salt and bake for 10 more minutes. Check seasoning and serve hot.
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