Charro Beans

Charro Beans
 
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Serves/Makes: 10    |   Difficulty Level: 3    |   Ready In: > 5 hrs

Ingredients:
1 pound uncooked, dried pinto beans
8 cups water
1/2 pound bacon, diced
1 can (14.5 ounce size) tomatoes, undrained
2 medium onions, chopped
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 can (4 ounce size) diced green chilies
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano, crushed
1/4 teaspoon cumin
salt
fresh oregano for garnish
1 cup beer
2 limes

Directions:
Sort beans. Place beans in bowl, cover with water and soak overnight.

Discard water. Place beans in large pot and add 8 cups water. Simmer partially covered for 1 hour.

Cook bacon until crisp. Add bacon and 2 Tbsp of the drippings to
beans. Chop tomatoes and add to beans. Add onions, garlic, chilies,
chili powder, oregano, and cumin. Simmer partially covered for three
hours, or until beans are tender.

Turn off heat and add beer. Season with salt to taste. Garnish with fresh oregano and lime wedges.