Beach House Beans

These are the best! Makes me want to go live at the beach for about a month. I suggest buying a case of Shiner Bock, using 3 for this recipe and sharing the rest with some friends while the beans cook. From Coastal Cuisine Texas Style, Junior Service League of Brazosport cookbook, credited to Sandra Frazier. I make this in a stock pot, don't cut short the simmering time.

• Ready In: 1 hr 45 mins
• Serves: 12-18

Ingredients

• 1  lb bacon
• 3  large red onions, chopped
• 6 (15 ounce) cans pinto beans with jalapeno peppers, drained
• 3 (12 ounce) bottles dark beer
• 3  cups  canned beef broth
• 3  large tomatoes, chopped
• 1 1⁄2 cups fresh cilantro, chopped
• 1  tablespoon sugar
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. Fry bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, leaving grease in skillet.
2. Add onions to grease and cook until tender. Add fried bacon, beer, beef broth, tomatoes, cilantro and sugar.
3. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil and reduce heat. Simmer about 1 1/2 hours until slightly thickened, stirring occasionally.