Reviewed: Jan. 29, 2012

I'm right there with MOLLE 888 - - when I read their review I thought "HUH??" but sure enough, my batch, too was bitter and like MOLLE, I wondered if it was the type beer. But!! When all else fails - - - add chicken broth - yes that made all the difference in the world, improved the flavor. I didn't care for all the excess liquid and didn't want to cook the daylights out of it so I added a sprinkle of rice - - tada - - beans and rice!! Now I can't get my husband to lay off of it! He'll have it gone before dinner if I'm not careful!

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gagersmedic

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Reviewed: Nov. 18, 2011

It took me a while to decide I liked this recipe, but when I got to that point I liked it a lot indeed. It seemed to get better over time, too, and I ended up eating it for a few days just cold. No one else in my family was a big fan--it is unusual tasting--but I didn't mind finishing it up!

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Lauri G.

Reviewed: 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!

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LOVECED

Cooking Level: Expert

Living In: Hauppauge, New York, USA

Reviewed: 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.

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Loves2Cook

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Living In: Strongsville, Ohio, USA

Reviewed: 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.

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kbsapp

Reviewed: Jul. 7, 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!

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Jean

Cooking Level: Expert

Home Town: Niagara Falls, New York, USA

Living In: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA

Reviewed: Jul. 5, 2011

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!

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Soup Loving Nicole

Cooking Level: Intermediate

Home Town: Kansas City, Missouri, USA

Living In: West Fork, Arkansas, USA

Reviewed: Jun. 14, 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.

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