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Beer Simmered Beans

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"These beans are fast, easy and taste great with barbequed meats." — SweetBasil

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Original recipe makes 6 Servings Change Servings

1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 (15 ounce) can kidney beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup light beer
2 jalapeno peppers, minced

2 cloves garlic, minced
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1/4 teaspoon salt

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Directions

Combine pinto beans, kidney beans, beer, jalapenos, garlic, cumin, and salt in a large saucepan. Simmer for 10 minutes. Serve warm or chilled.

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PREP 10 mins
COOK 10 mins
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I LOVED this! I went with the dark kidneys to give it different color and I used Miller Lite for the beer. I am not much of a beer drinker anymore but love the flavor and boldness it adds to food. I added raw onion to the top of my beans but that is just something my family did growing up and a habit I don't care to break. I've shied away from can goods here lately but this is one I won't be shying from period. I really enjoyed this. Thank you for sharing SweetBasil!

—Soup Loving Nicole

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Jun 15, 2011

So bitter! I made the recipe exactly as stated and it was bitter. I know it's because of the beer, but maybe other cooks could reccommend a particular brand of beer? I tried to salvage this by adding brown sugar, and although it helped a little, the strong bitter aftertaste was too much.

—MOLLE888

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Jul 07, 2011

I didnt have the beans stated but I had canneloni beans and black beans and used all the other ingredients as stated. Delicious!!! I have tried to limit my meat intake so I eat a lot of beans and veggies. I used this bean recipe as a buritto stuffing. I added the beans, mexican cheese, cilantro,tomatoes! and a dollop of sour cream. Sooooo good!

—Jean

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Feb 11, 2011

Nice side and good change from sweet baked beans. Sauteed a little onion and chopped country ham. Added beans, dried tabasco pepper, and chopped green sweet pepper with other ingredients. Instead of beer, I've made this with a half cup or so of picante sauce.

—TWL

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Aug 26, 2011

Made this with Corona beer, and substituted 2 serrano chili peppers for the jalapenos (personal preference -- we just like the flavor they give a little better) thought this was a tasty, flavorful, easy side dish -- a definite keeper! Thanks so much!

—LOVECED

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Jul 18, 2011

I have to disagree with the other reviews. These beans didn't have a great flavor...they just tasted like beans. Definitely not a keeper.

—kbsapp

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May 07, 2009

This was so good and simple. going to use it during office outings.

—Sonia

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Aug 15, 2011

This was quick and easy to prepare, and I like all the ingredients that go into it. But it was missing something; red onion might add flavor.

—Loves2Cook

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Nutrition

Calories
119 kcal
6%

Carbohydrates
19.9 g
6%

Cholesterol
0 mg
0%

Fat
0.8 g
1%

Fiber
6.8 g
27%

Protein
6.5 g
13%

Sodium
396 mg
16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Beer Simmered Beans

Serving Size: 1/6 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 6
Amount Per Serving
Calories: 119
Calories from Fat: 7

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 0.8g 1 %
Saturated Fat 0.1g < 1 %
Cholesterol 0mg 0 %
Sodium 396mg 16 %
** Potassium 153mg 4 %
Total Carbohydrates 19.9g 6 %
Dietary Fiber 6.8g 27 %
Protein 6.5g 13 %
Sugars 0.3g
Vitamin A < 1 %
Vitamin C 5 %
Calcium 6 %
Iron 21 %
Thiamin 14 %
** Niacin 7 %
** Vitamin B6 6 %
** Magnesium 7 %
** Folate 19 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.