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Drunken Beans (Frijoles Borrachos)
June 17, 2014 By: Kathy30 Comments
Today we’re having Drunken Beans, a savory and satisfying dish made with beer, beans and ground beef. I love beans but that was not always the case. I have to thank my husband for bringing out the bean loving side in me. They have become a frequent visitor on our dinner table. Beans are a nutrition powerhouse and are considered one of the world’s healthiest foods. Being the healthy food lover that I am it’s only natural that I love beans. For those of you who have never had Drunken Beans before, they are pretty much phenomenal. I mean what’s not to love when you have beans simmered in beer. The alcohol from the beer cooks out and you’re left with flavorful…
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