How to make Borracho Beans

Borracho Beans

Difficulty: Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• 1 lb dry pinto beans
• 6 slices of thick sliced bacon, cooked and chopped
• 4 tablespoons bean seasoning
• 1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes or fresh diced tomatoes
• 1 (12 ounce) can beer (important ingredient)

1. 
   Soak beans over night (optional)

   Soak beans over night (optional),Cook bacon, drain on paper towels and chop when cooled. (I usually saute some onion in the bacon grease and put everything into the pot of beans) Cook beans according to instructions on package.
   After 1 and 1/2 hours of cooking beans, add bacon, bean seasonings, cilantro, tomatoes and beer.

2. Cover and continue to cook for an additional 30 minutes or until beans are tender.Serve immediately or refrigerate overnight.

3. You can add fresh Jalapeno at the same time you add the tomatoes for an extra kick!

Tips & Warnings

• Cooking time is 2 1/2 hrs.

[jerrymac]

on 4/13/2009 My first experience with "BORRACHO" Beans was in Mission Texas this past year, till that time I wasnt aware of a Seasoning for beans. I had come across the above receipe and found them to be as great as was in the local eatery, simple to follow directions,and Delicious results....The final result will amaze you.