1carton cherry tomatoeshalved (or 2 large tomatoes, cubed
1-15oz.can beef broth
2fresh bay leavesor dried
1 1/2tsp.ground cumin
2tsp.chili powder
1tsp.salt
1tsp.black pepper
fresh cilantro for garnishing
2Tbsp.fresh oreganoor 2 tsp. dried
1bottle dark beer
2Tbsp.brown sugar
Instructions
Chop the bacon and put in pot and cook until all the fat has rendered out and the bacon is brown. Remove bacon to drain on paper towels. Crumble and set aside until end of cooking time.
Put the chopped onion, garlic, tomatoes, bell pepper and jalapeño in the fat and sauté for 5-6 minutes until the onions are translucent.
Drain and rinse all the beans and add to the pot along with the broth, spices, brown sugar and beer. Simmer for 1-2 hours (or longer). Add in the crumbled bacon and cilantro about 30 minutes before serving.
Enjoy.
Recipe Notes
You can add any type of bean you want. If you need more liquid add either another beer or more beef broth.