Tequila Beans Recipe

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• 4 15 oz cans of black beans, drained.

• 2 diced Roma tomatoes

• Juice from 1 lime

• 1/4 cup chopped cilantro

• 1/4 cup olive oil

• 1 cup tequila (cheap is fine, I use silver.)

• 1 cup water 

• 2 TBSP cumin ( sounds like a lot, necessary for the deep dark flavor in the beans.)

• 8 large garlic cloves, finely minced or pressed

• 2 tsp garlic powder

• 2 tsp salt

• 2 tsp pepper

• 1 tsp chili powder

• Optional: 1/2 lb of bacon, chopped and browned. (I like it both ways, adds additional flavor and texture but not necessary for delicious beans!)

• Optional: Roasted chipotle Salsa for serving,

• Optional: Vegetable soup for serving.

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 I like to make this in my Instant Pot, particularly if adding the bacon. I chop and cook the bacon first on the saute function, and then slow cook. Or, brown the bacon in a large saucepan over medium, don't drain, and follow next step. 

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If omitting bacon, add the olive oil and brown the garlic in a large sauce pot or instant pot. Add in tequila and water, then add beans. Add in the spices, stir with a wooden spoon. Turn heat up to high and cook out until liquid reduces by half. (Or saute function on Instant pot until liquid reduces by half.) 

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Turn to low heat, simmer, and stir occasionally to prevent beans from sticking. Keep eye on pot to make sure there is enough liquid. (Or slow cook in Instant Pot 2 hours)

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Note: You will be hit with an INTENSE tequila smell when cooking these. The flavor the evaporated tequila leaves behind is incredible however.

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These can be made a day ahead and refrigerated, the flavor even develops further! 

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I'd love to know how yours turned out, any tweaks/ adjustments you made, or perhaps from an AJ Spurs employee willing to share the delicious secret recipe ;)

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 -Elle