Borracho Beans

Borracho beans are a delicious way to transform simple pinto beans into a flavor-packed bean soup that can be served on its own or as a side with your favorite dish.

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INGREDIENTS

PREP TIME: 8 HOURS

COOK TIME: 3 HOURS

INGREDIENTS:

1 LB DRY PINTO BEANS

20 CUPS OF WATER

1/2 LB THICK CUT BACON

1 TBSP CALDO DE TOMATE

1 WHITE ONION (DICED)

1 JALAPENO (DICED)

6 CLOVES OF GARLIC (MINCED)

3 TBSP CHILI POWDER

1 TBSP CUMIN

1/2 TBSP OREGANO

2 TSP KOSHER SALT

2 FRESH BAY LEAVES

1 CAN OF BEER (IPA OR SIMILAR)

1 TSP BROWN SUGAR

3 CUPS OF CHICKEN BROTH

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Pour your pinto beans into a pot and cover with 10 cups of water. You are going to let these soak overnight, then drain them in the morning. You will notice they have doubled in size. Rinse them and strain them.

2. Pour your beans back into a pot with another 10 cups of water, bring to a boil, then let simmer on low for 2 hours.

3. Drain your beans again.

4. Chop up your thick-cut bacon into little pieces and cook it in the bottom of a pot.

5. When your bacon is cooked, add the caldo de tomate, white onion, jalapeno, and garlic. Stir until well incorporated.

6. Add the chili powder, cumin, oregano, salt, and bay leaves.

7. Pour your beans on top and mix again.

8. Add 1 can of beer (I like to use an IPA because the hoppy flavor really adds a nice touch to the beans).

9. Add the brown sugar and chicken broth. Stir until well mixed.

10. Let your beans simmer on low for another hour, then they are ready to ENJOY!