
Borracho Beans (Frijoles Borrachos)
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