Borracho Beans (Frijoles Borrachos) - Isabel Eats

"Tender and creamy Borracho Beans (Frijoles Borrachos) are an easy Mexican dish made from pinto beans simmered in beer with bacon, onions and tomatoes...."

INGREDIENTS
1 pound dried pinto beans* ((see tips below for using canned beans))
water
1/2 pound uncooked bacon
1 small onion, (diced)
1 jalapeno, (diced (seeds and veins removed if you don't want it spicy))
4 cloves garlic, (minced)
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 teaspoon ancho chili powder ((or regular if you don't have ancho))
1 teaspoon dried oregano ((Mexican oregano preferred))
1 teaspoon coarse kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1 14-ounce can diced tomatoes
1 12-ounce bottle dark lager beer ((I used Negra Modelo))
1 tablespoon dark brown sugar
1/4 cup chopped cilantro
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