""Growing up, my Mexican grandmother always had a pot of beans cooking on the stove. I often cook these beans (a 'drunken' version) for my family, and the aroma keeps her close to my soul, even years after she has past. I hope your family enjoys them as much as mine."..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 pound dried pinto beans, washed
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2 quarts chicken stock
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1 tablespoon salt
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1/2 tablespoon ground black pepper
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1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer
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2 (14.5 ounce) cans chopped stewed tomatoes
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1 white onion, diced
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1/4 cup pickled jalapeno peppers
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6 cloves garlic, chopped
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3 bay leaves
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1 1/2 tablespoons dried oregano
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1 1/2 cups chopped fresh cilantro