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Kiki's Drunken Beans

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PREP TIME
30 min
COOKING TIME
180 min
TOTAL TIME
690 min
SERVINGS
12 servings
Kiki's Drunken Beans
Ingredients
  • 1 pound dried pinto beans, washed
  • 2 quarts chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
  • 1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chopped stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1/4 cup pickled jalapeno peppers
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
  • 3 bay leaves
Instructions
1
Submerge beans in a substantial container filled with water, allowing them to rest for an extended period of time, typically spanning 8 hours or overnight.
2
Drain the water from the container and replenish it with a savory broth made of chicken stock, accompanied by an adequate amount of water to ensure the beans are completely submerged with 2 inches of liquid above them. Add a pinch of salt and pepper to enhance the flavor. Cover the container, bring it to a rolling boil, then gradually decrease the heat to a lower medium setting and continue cooking for 1.5 hours.
3
Periodically stir the beans during this time to prevent them from burning or sticking to the bottom of the container.
4
Combine diced tomatoes, beer, sautéed onion, chopped cilantro, sliced jalapeño peppers, minced garlic, dried oregano, and bay leaves into the beans. Continue to cook the mixture uncovered for 1 hour, or until the beans have reached a tender consistency.
5
Using a potato masher, gently crush the beans to thicken their liquid. Taste and adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper as needed to achieve a balanced flavor.