drunken cowboy beans

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Bayou Country, LA
Updated on Oct 16, 2014

I got the original recipe from a friend but then I kicked it up and made it drunk. It's way better with the tequila and tasso or chorizo sausage, but you can use your favorite sausage or even ground beef if you like. This goes great with BBQ, steaks, or any Tex-Mex dishes that need a little side kick.

prep time 20 Min
cook time 3 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 6-8 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans, washed and soaked overnight
  • 1 large onion, diced
  • 1/2 pound tasso or chorizo, sliced or diced
  • 3 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 cup pace salsa
  • 1/3 cup + 2 tbsp tequila
  • - salt and fresh cracked pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro leaves for garnish
  • - sliced jalapeno peppers for garnish

How To Make drunken cowboy beans

  • Step 1
    Saute onions in a little olive oil, add spices and sausage. Cook till onions are clear. Add drained beans and enough water to cover. Bring to boil and reduce to simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
  • Step 2
    Add salsa and tequila, cook until beans are tender, about another 1 1/2 hours, adding water if needed, but not too much. Beans should be thick.
  • Step 3
    Taste and add salt and pepper as needed. Garnish with chopped cilantro or sliced jalapenos if desired.

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