Damsel in dis Dress wrote:
> On 05 Feb 2005 16:04:12 -0800, Mike Kupfer > wrote:
>
>> Damsel in dis Dress > writes:
>>
>>> Use the leftover beer to cook pinto beans. You won't be sorry.
>>
>> Does that work well with other beans, or just pintos?
>
> I'm not sure. I've only tried it with pintos. I use the dried
> ones.
> I start them as usual, but when it's time to add more water, I dump
> in a can of beer instead. I don't recall how I season it. Changes
> from batch to batch, but you want salt, pepper, maybe a bay leaf.
> Whatever floats your boat.
>
> I cook them until they're soft, but still look like beans, and I
> serve them with shredded cheddar on top. Magnificent!
>
> Carol

Sounds good. I like using beer in chili or to flavor nacho meat.
Brown the beef or chicken with onion, poblanos, and garlic, add chili
powders (your favorite blend) and cumin, tomato sauce, and beer. Cook
until the liquid has evaporated. Turns out pretty well - and that's
what our Super Bowl menu will be!

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