Frijoles Borrachitos Refried Beans W Beer Recipes

FRIJOLES BORRACHITOS-BEANS WITH BEER

Steps:

• Soak beans in 4 cups water at least 5 hours.
• Place in large stockpot.
• Add beer and bring to a boil.
• Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
• Cook bacon until crisp, drain and crumble.
• Add bacon to beans along with onion, tomatoes, cilantro, salt and red pepper.
• Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.

FRIJOLES BORRACHOS: DRUNKEN BEANS

Steps:

• Wash the beans thoroughly in cold water, discarding any stones or rotten beans.
• Place the beans in a wide, short saucepot (rondeau), and cover with water by 2 inches. Cook for 30 minutes, and then, add the tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, and beer. Cook until the beans are tender, about another 30 minutes.
• With a potato masher, crush the beans, to thicken the bean liquid. Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.

FRIJOLES BORRACHOS

Steps:

• To prepare the beans, put the beans in a pot, add 3 times their volume in water. Cover and cook over low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the beans are tender. If needed, add more warm water.
• Meanwhile, heat the lard in a large, deep, and heavy skillet, over a medium high heat. Add the onions and fry until lightly browned. Add the tomatoes, chilies, and cilantro. Add the cooked beans, salt, and beer. Continue to cook, uncovered, over low heat until the mixture thickens, about 45 minutes.
• Pour the hot beans into a decorative clay or ceramic serving dish. Serve with roasted meat and corn or flour tortillas.

FRIJOLES BORRACHO (DRUNKEN BEANS)

Steps:

• Rinse beans and place in a large bowl. Cover with cold water and soak at room temperature for at least 12 hours. Drain.
• Heat oil in an 8 to 10 quart pan over medium heat. When oil is hot, add bacon and cook until just lightly browned. Add chiles, onion and garlic and continue to cook, stirring, until vegetables are soft (about 5 minutes).
• Add beans, beer, broth, tomato sauce, oregano and cumin; bring to a boil, stirring.
• Reduce heat, partially cover pan and simmer, stirring often, until beans are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed (about 2 1/2 hours).

FRIJOLES BORRACHITOS (REFRIED BEANS W/ BEER)

Steps:

• In large pan saute onions & garlic until translucent.
• Add jalapenos & saute until lightly browned.
• Add black beans (rinsed & drained), and kidney & pinto beans (undrained).
• Bring to boil, reduce heat and simmer 90 minutes. Add beer as needed to maintain liquid level.
• Mash & mix with potato masher. Add salt to taste & serve!