Drunken” Beans

This Mexican dessert features Dried pinto beans, White onion, Lard or vegetable oil, Fresh epazote* sprigs; (pungent mexican herb) or 1 teaspoon dried epazote, crumbled. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Cooking Method: Stewing

Cuisine: Mexican

Courses: Desserts

Difficulty: Advanced

Servings: 1

Calories: 1079.0

Dietary: Gluten-free

Description

This Mexican dessert features Dried pinto beans, White onion, Lard or vegetable oil, Fresh epazote* sprigs; (pungent mexican herb) or 1 teaspoon dried epazote, crumbled. It delivers aromatic, well-seasoned taste. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.

Ingredients

1 pound Dried pinto beans
1 large White onion
2 tablespoons Lard or vegetable oil
2 Fresh epazote* sprigs; (pungent mexican herb) or 1 teaspoon dried epazote, crumbled, if desired
1 teaspoon Salt
6 Bacon slices
2 cups Tomato salsa; (homemade or store bought)
1/2 cups Beer

Directions

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Kitchen Market - 888-468-4433 Pick over beans.
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In a large bowl soak beans in cold water to cover by 2-inches for 1 day.
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Drain beans and halve onion.
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In a 5 quart kettle
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simmer beans, lard or oil, onion, and epazote, if using, in water to
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cover by 2-inches, covered, 45 minutes, or until beans are almost tender.
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Add salt and simmer beans until just tender, about 15 minutes more.
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Beans may be prepared up to this point 2 days ahead and chilled in cooking liquid, covered.
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Drain beans in a colander.
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Chop bacon and in a large heavy skillet cook over moderate heat, stirring, until browned.
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Add beans, salsa, beer, and salt to taste and
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cook , stirring, until most of liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes.
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Beans may be made 2 hours ahead and kept at cool room temperature.
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Reheat beans before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 1

Amount Per Serving
Calories 1079.0kcal

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 71.5g111%
Saturated Fat 22.2g111%
Cholesterol 69.0mg23%
Sodium 7464.2mg312%
Total Carbohydrate 39.7g14%
Dietary Fiber 11.9g48%
Sugars 5.5g
Protein 67.1g135%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: bacon, beans, beer, bought, crumbled, desired, dessert, dried, drunken, epazote, fresh, herb, homemade, lard, mexican, oil, onion, pinto, pungent, salsa

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