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Tipsy Beans

Ingredients

  • 1/2 lb. bacon
  • 1 large onion chopped (about 2 cups)
  • 2 bell peppers coarsely chopped
  • 3-4 jalapeños chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 27 oz. can kidney beans drained, rinsed
  • 27 oz. can pinto beans drained, rinsed
  • 27 oz. can black beans drained, rinsed
  • 1 carton cherry tomatoes halved (or 2 large tomatoes, cubed
  • 1-15 oz. can beef broth
  • 2 fresh bay leaves or dried
  • 1 1/2 tsp. ground cumin
  • 2 tsp. chili powder
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 1 tsp. black pepper
  • fresh cilantro for garnishing
  • 2 Tbsp. fresh oregano or 2 tsp. dried
  • 1 bottle dark beer
  • 2 Tbsp. brown sugar

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Put the chopped onion, garlic, tomatoes, bell pepper and jalapeño in the fat and sauté for 5-6 minutes until the onions are translucent.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.