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