Black Beans with Mexican Beer Recipe
"Making a blended seasoning paste to add to the beans is a great way to punch up the flavor. What to buy: We liked this recipe made with Dos Equis beer, but any lager will work. Just don’t use really dark beer. Game plan: Be sure to soak the beans the night before you plan on making the dish. Also note that there are two steps to cooking the beans: First they are simmered until tender, then they’re cooked with the spice paste to add flavor. This recipe was featured as part of our Build Your Own Burrito Bar menu...."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound (about 2 1/2 cups) dried black beans
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1 medium white onion, peeled and halved
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1 small celery stalk, halved crosswise
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1 small carrot, peeled and halved crosswise
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2 garlic cloves, peeled
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2 bay leaves
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2 dried ancho chiles
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1 tablespoon whole dried cumin seed
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1 teaspoon whole dried coriander seed
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1 serrano pepper, coarsely chopped
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1 ripe medium tomato, coarsely chopped
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2 teaspoons dried oregano
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1 (12-ounce) bottle Mexican beer, such as Dos Equis
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1 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
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1/4 cup canola oil
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1/2 cup coarsely chopped fresh cilantro
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Juice of 1 lime
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