Drunken Black Beans are cooked in beer and flavored with onion, garlic, and cilantro stems. Easy, delicious. Spice them up by adding a chopped chile or two in with the garlic or simply top the final dish with a kicky Green Pepper Relish, Grilled Tomatillo Salsa, or simply Chile Onion Relish or Salsa Fresca.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Total Time: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Yield: 8 to 10 servings
Ingredients:
- 1 lb. black beans (a.k.a. turtle beans)
- 2 onions
- 2 garlic cloves
- 2 Tbsp. olive or vegetable oil
- 2 bottles beer
- Stems from 2 bunches of cilantro (reserve leaves for another use)
- Salt
Preparation:
- Put the beans in a large bowl, cover with cold water, and let sit overnight to soak (or use the Quick Soak Method).
- Peel and chop the onions and garlic.
- In a large pot, heat the oil. Add the onions and cook, stirring occasionally, until onions are soft, about 3 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring, until fragrant, about a minute. Add the beer and 4 cups of water.
- Drain the beans and add them to the pot. Bring the pot to a boil.
- While the beans come to a boil, rinse the cilantro stems and use kitchen string to tie them into 2 bundles. Add these to the pot.
- When beans start to boil, reduce heat to maintain a steady simmer. Cook, stirring once in awhile, until beans are tender, about 40 minutes. Serve beans hot or warm.
