It’s amazing how much flavor you get from adding a cup of beer to black beans, and nearly any beer will work: Lagers and wheat beers yield a lighter and fruitier dish, porters will be rich, and stouts richer still, with deep, caramelized flavors.

Makes: 4 servings
Time: 20 minutes with cooked beans

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil

• 1 onion, chopped

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