Frijoles borrachos

4 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
poundsDried pinto beans, cleaned,
Rinsed, and soaked overnight
In water to cover
3To 3 1/2 quarts water
½cupLard or vegetable oil
2largesWhite onions, finely chopped
3largesTomatoes, finely chopped
4Serrano chilies or jalapeno
Chilies, finely chopped
2cupsFinely chopped cilantro
Sea salt, to taste
2To 3 cups dark beer

Directions

To prepare the beans, put the beans in a pot, add 3 times their volume in water. Cover and cook over low heat for 1½ 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 mediumhigh 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.

Yield: 8 servings

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