Drunken Beans Frijoles Borrachos

Drunken Beans Frijoles Borrachos is a hearty and flavorful Mexican bean dish cooked with beer, spices, and aromatic vegetables. The long simmering time allows the beans to absorb the rich flavors, making it a perfect side dish or main course.

Ingredients:

• 2 cups pinto beans, dried
• 1 onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeo, sliced
• 1 cup beer preferably dark beer
• 1 cup water
• 1 cup diced tomatoes
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Lime wedges for serving

Instructions:

After rinsing, soak the pinto beans in water for the entire night

Vegetable oil should be heated over medium heat in a big pot

Add the minced garlic, sliced jalapeo, and chopped onions

Saut onions until they become transparent

Add the soaked beans to the pot after draining and rinsing them

Add the diced tomatoes, cumin, chili powder, water, beer, and salt and pepper to taste

Mix thoroughly

After bringing the mixture to a boil, lower the heat, cover it, and simmer the beans for two hours, or until they are soft

After adding the chopped cilantro, simmer for a further fifteen minutes

Taste and adjust the seasoning

Serve lime wedges alongside the Drunken Beans