borracho beans and rice

Ingredients

• - pan spray
• 4 ounces chorizo (mexican kind, can use soy)
• 1/2 cup red onion, chopped
• 1/2 cup poblano pepper, seeded and chopped
• 1-2 clove garlic, grated or minced
• 1 can pinto, black or cattle beans, rinsed and drained
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon ground red chili -medium heat, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano (use more if fresh)
• 12 ounces beer, lager style dark or light
• 1 can tomatoes with chiles (rotel or similar)
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• salt and pepper, to taste
• 1 tablespoon real bacon bits, for garnish
• 1 green onion, chopped, for garnish
• 2 tablespoons cojita cheese, or feta, mexican blend, etc.
• 1 - 2 cups brown or white rice, cooked