Drunken Beans

Drunken beans are a delight to accompany with some tortillas. They are the perfect choice for any meal on Guatemalan tables, always present and delicious! Try this recipe and let yourself be surprised by its irresistible flavor!

They are a dish with a rich and meaningful history.

On Guatemalan tables, these beans are an essential element that can never be missing, perfectly complementing any meal.

Drunken Beans

Appetizers
1 hour
Boiled
5 Servings

Ingredients

½ kilogram of Dry pinto beans

2 Whole tomatoes roughly chopped

½ White onion sliced

1 Finely sliced pickled jalapeño

2 Cloves of garlic

2 Fresh bay leaves

1 tablespoon tablespoon of Dried oregano

350 grams of Dark beer

2 liters of Water

Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Preparation

Step 1 : The beans should be washed in cold water to discard loose stones or impurities.

Step 2 : Then, they should be placed in a large but not too deep saucepan and covered with water, making sure the water exceeds the beans by 5 cm.

Step 3 : Cooking should last 30 minutes, after which tomatoes, onions, jalapeño, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, and beer are added.

Step 4 : Continue cooking until the beans are tender, approximately 30 more minutes.

Step 5 : Once ready, the beans should be mashed with a processor and then seasoned to taste with salt and pepper before serving.

Step 6 : Delicious!

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