Borracho Beans (Frijoles Borrachos)

645 min • 12 servings

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans* ((see tips below for using canned beans))
  • water
  • 1/2 pound uncooked bacon
  • 1 small onion, (diced)
  • 1 jalapeño pepper (diced (seeds and veins removed if you don't want it spicy))
  • 4 cloves garlic, (minced)
  • 2 teaspoons chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon ancho chili powder ((or regular if you don't have ancho))
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano ((Mexican oregano preferred))
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
  • 1 12-ounce bottle dark lager beer ((I used Negra Modelo))
  • 1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

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