Ingredients
– 2 cups dried pinto beans
– 4 cups water
– 1 bottle (or can) of beer (preferably a light lager)
– 1 small onion, chopped
– 4 cloves garlic, minced
– 2 jalapeño peppers, chopped
– 1 teaspoon ground cumin
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– ½ teaspoon black pepper
– 1 teaspoon salt (or to taste)
– 1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce, chopped
– 2 tablespoons olive oil
– Fresh cilantro for garnish
Instructions
Creating Borracho Beans is straightforward if you follow these easy steps:
1. Rinse the Beans: Begin by rinsing the dried pinto beans thoroughly under cold water. Remove any debris or damaged beans.
2. Soak the Beans: Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with water. Soak overnight, or for at least 6 hours. This helps to soften the beans.
3. Drain and Rinse: After soaking, drain and rinse the beans again.
4. Cook the Beans: In a large pot, combine the soaked beans and 4 cups of fresh water. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for about 1 hour.
5. Add Beer and Spices: Once the beans are tender, stir in the beer, chopped onions, garlic, jalapeños, cumin, smoked paprika, black pepper, and salt. Mix well.
6. Simmer Further: Allow the beans to simmer uncovered for another 30 minutes, stirring occasionally. The liquid will reduce, creating a thick, flavorful broth.
7. Incorporate Chipotle: Add the chopped chipotle pepper and taste for additional seasoning, adjusting as needed.
8. Serve: When the beans are creamy and thickened to your liking, remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
9. Garnish: Top with fresh cilantro right before serving to add a pop of color and flavor.
This simple yet effective step-by-step process guides you to create a pot of delicious Borracho Beans reminiscent of authentic Mexican cooking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 1 hour 30 minutes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Fat: 5g
- Protein: 12g