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Beach House Beans Recipe

Escape to the Texas coast with every bite! These incredible Beach House Beans, inspired by Sandra Frazier's recipe from the Brazosport Junior Service League cookbook, are a taste of coastal comfort food. Slow-simmered to perfection, this hearty recipe features savory bacon, sweet onions, rich beef broth, and a touch of Shiner Bock beer for a uniquely Texan twist. Prepare to be transported to a seaside haven with this unforgettable dish – perfect for a relaxed weekend or a beach-themed gathering. (Pro-tip: Grab a case of Shiner Bock – enjoy 3 bottles with the recipe and share the rest!),

Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 105 mins
Calories 242.5 kcal
Protein 12g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Ingredients for Beach House Beans

  • 4 slices bacon
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 4 (15 1/2 ounce) cans pinto beans, undrained
  • 3 (12 ounce) bottles dark beer
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes, undrained
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • salt and pepper to taste

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How to Make Beach House Beans

  1. Fry 4 slices of bacon until crisp. Remove bacon, reserving 2 tablespoons of bacon grease in the skillet.
  2. Add 1 medium onion, chopped, to the bacon grease and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  3. Stir in the cooked bacon (crumbled), 3 bottles (12 ounces each) of Shiner Bock beer, 2 cups beef broth, 1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes (undrained), 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro, and 1 tablespoon brown sugar.
  4. Season generously with salt and pepper to taste.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low.
  6. Simmer for approximately 1 hour and 45 minutes, or until the beans have thickened slightly, stirring occasionally.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

21 g

Sugar

15g

Fat

28g

Carbs

3g

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