Best 7 Drunk Beans Frijoles Borrachos Recipes

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Welcome to the ultimate guide to cooking "frijoles borrachos", also known as drunk beans. This hearty and flavorful dish is a staple in Mexican cuisine and for good reason. Its combination of tender beans, spicy broth, and intoxicating aroma will tantalize your taste buds and transport you to the vibrant streets of Mexico. Whether you're a seasoned home cook or just starting your culinary journey, this article will provide you with all the tips and tricks you need to create the perfect pot of drunk beans. So, grab your apron, gather your ingredients, and let's dive into the world of frijoles borrachos!

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

FRIJOLES BORRACHOS (DRUNKEN BEANS)



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Slow simmered pinto beans, frijoles borrachos, or "drunken beans" get their flavor from dark Mexican beer and bacon. Juicy and bursting with flavor!

Provided by Rachel Gurk

Categories     Main Dish

Time 2h50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

16 ounces dried pinto beans ((2 cups))
6 slices uncooked center cut bacon, diced
1 cup finely diced yellow onion ( (about 1 medium yellow onion))
2 jalapeño peppers, ribs and seeds removed, finely diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 (12-ounce) bottle of dark beer ( (such as Modela Negra))
3 cups low-sodium chicken broth
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 tablespoon molasses
1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon ground cumin
2 teaspoons fresh lime juice
1 tablespoon minced fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Rinse beans (sort out any foreign objects) and place in a large bowl. Cover with cold water and cover. Soak overnight (at least 12 hours). Rinse and drain well.
  • In a large pot over medium heat, add bacon and cook until lightly brown and fat has rendered, 5-7 minutes.
  • Add onion and jalapeño and cook until softened, about 5 minutes, stirring frequently. Add garlic and cook, stirring, for 1 minute or until fragrant.
  • Add beer and scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the pot.
  • Add beans, broth, brown sugar, molasses, oregano, chili powder, salt, and cumin. Stir to combine and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, partially cover pan, and simmer for 2 ½ hours or until most of the liquid is absorbed and beans are tender, stirring occasionally.
  • Before serving, stir in lime juice and cilantro. Serve in bowls. Serving size: 1/2 cup.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279 kcal, Carbohydrate 34 g, Protein 14 g, Fat 10 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, Cholesterol 14 mg, Sodium 408 mg, Fiber 8 g, Sugar 5 g, TransFat 1 g, UnsaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 serving

FRIJOLES BORRACHOS (DRUNKEN BEANS)



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Provided by Ericka Sanchez

Time 2h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 11

3 cups Camellia Brand Pinto Beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
12 cups water
12 ounces dark Mexican beer
1 pound bacon, chopped
1 small onion, chopped
2 large garlic cloves, minced
Salt to taste
1 Serrano pepper, seeded, deveined and chopped
2 Roma tomatoes, chopped
1/2 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
Corn tortillas

Steps:

  • Directions: Combine beans, water and beer in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low. Cover and simmer for 1 1/2 hours. Fry bacon and onion in a medium-sized frying pan over medium heat. Cook until bacon is crispy. Add garlic, salt, Serrano pepper, and bacon and onion mixture to the beans. Simmer beans for 1 additional hour. Remove beans from heat. Stir in chopped tomatoes and cilantro, and serve with warm corn tortillas. Ericka Sanchez is the creator and recipe developer at the award-winning www.NibblesandFeasts.com, a bilingual blog created to share traditional Mexican family recipes and modern dishes with a Latin twist.

Nutrition Facts : Serving Size 1 Cup

KIKI'S BORRACHO (DRUNKEN) BEANS



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Growing up, my Mexican grandmother always had a pot of beans cooking on the stove. I often cook these beans (a 'drunken' version) for my family, and the aroma keeps her close to my soul, even years after she has past. I hope your family enjoys them as much as mine.

Provided by KIKI810

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 3h30m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound dried pinto beans, washed
2 quarts chicken stock
1 tablespoon salt
½ tablespoon ground black pepper
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer
2 (14.5 ounce) cans chopped stewed tomatoes
1 white onion, diced
¼ cup pickled jalapeno peppers
6 cloves garlic, chopped
3 bay leaves
1 ½ tablespoons dried oregano
1 ½ cups chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Soak beans in a large pot of water overnight.
  • Drain beans, and refill the pot with chicken stock and enough water to cover the beans with 2 inches of liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 1 1/2 hours. Stir the beans occasionally through out the entire cooking process to make sure they do not burn or stick to the bottom of the pot.
  • Stir beer, tomatoes, onion, jalapeno peppers, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, and cilantro into the beans. Continue to cook uncovered for 1 hour, or until beans are tender.
  • With a potato masher, crush the beans slightly to thicken the bean liquid. Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper to taste.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181 calories, Carbohydrate 31.8 g, Cholesterol 0.5 mg, Fat 1 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 9.6 g, SaturatedFat 0.2 g, Sodium 1073.5 mg, Sugar 4.6 g

FRIJOLES BORRACHO (DRUNKEN BEANS)



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A specialty of Monterrey, these savoury beans are cooked with beer; hence, their intoxicating name. From Sunset Mexican Cookbook.

Provided by Heydarl

Categories     Beans

Time 2h50m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 1/2 cups dried pinto beans or 2 1/2 cups kidney beans, sorted of debris
2 tablespoons salad oil
2 slices thick-sliced bacon, diced
2 jalapeno chiles, stemmed, seeded and chopped
1 large onion, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 (12 ounce) bottle beer
2 cups chicken broth or 2 cups water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
1 tablespoon dry oregano leaves
2 teaspoons ground cumin

Steps:

  • Rinse beans and place in a large bowl. Cover with cold water and soak at room temperature for at least 12 hours. Drain.
  • Heat oil in an 8 to 10 quart pan over medium heat. When oil is hot, add bacon and cook until just lightly browned. Add chiles, onion and garlic and continue to cook, stirring, until vegetables are soft (about 5 minutes).
  • Add beans, beer, broth, tomato sauce, oregano and cumin; bring to a boil, stirring.
  • Reduce heat, partially cover pan and simmer, stirring often, until beans are tender and most of the liquid is absorbed (about 2 1/2 hours).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298, Fat 5.6, SaturatedFat 1, Cholesterol 1.4, Sodium 364.2, Carbohydrate 44.1, Fiber 10.6, Sugar 3.6, Protein 15.4

FRIJOLES BORRACHOS - MEXICAN DRUNK BEANS



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This our secret family traditional recipe for "frijoles borachos" translates into "drunk beans. What many people call frijoles a la charra or frijoles charros! These are great for any time especially when you make carne asada.

Provided by Spyce

Categories     Beans

Time 1h50m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 lb dried pinto bean
8 slices bacon, chopped
2 garlic cloves
4 medium fresh tomatoes, diced
2 medium onions, diced
2 cups ham, chopped
2 cups smoked sausage (optional, chopped)
1 (12 ounce) can beer (chef's choice)
1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
3 fresh green jalapeno peppers, diced

Steps:

  • Rinse and pick over beans and clean them out.
  • Add the beans and the garlic in a large pot of water and bring to a boil.After the water boils reduce heat and cook over medium heat for 1 to 1½ hours until they are tender but still firm.
  • While beans are cooking cut and cook bacon, till its fully cooked and set aside.
  • In another frying pan add 2 cups of ham and 2 cups of chopped smoked sausage.*Both cut into small cubes. Brown the ham and sausage for about 7-10 minutes, and set aside.
  • Add the can of beer to your beans before the they are fully cooked and let simmer till the beans become fully cooked.
  • When the beans are fully cooked, add the all the remaining ingredients into the pot ( a whole bunch of chopped cilantro, diced jalapeno peppers, diced onions, diced tomatoes, cooked bacon, ham, and sausage) . Let the beans come to a boil after you add the remaining ingredients. This recipe will not need salt because there is already enough of that coming from your beer, bacon and ham and sausage. The secret is in the cilantro and the beer. The more cilantro and beer the more flavorful!
  • *For those of you that don't eat pork, you can use turkey ham, turkey bacon and turkey sausage. The taste is just as flavorful.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 346.7, Fat 11.1, SaturatedFat 3.6, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 203.2, Carbohydrate 43.2, Fiber 10.2, Sugar 4.2, Protein 16

FRIJOLES BORRACHOS: DRUNKEN BEANS



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Provided by Aarón Sánchez

Categories     side-dish

Time 1h15m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound dried pinto beans
2 whole tomatoes, roughly chopped
1/2 white onion, diced
1 pickled jalapeno, thinly sliced
2 cloves garlic
2 fresh bay leaves
1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano
12 ounces dark beer
2 quarts water
Salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Wash the beans thoroughly in cold water, discarding any stones or rotten beans.
  • Place the beans in a wide, short saucepot (rondeau), and cover with water by 2 inches. Cook for 30 minutes, and then, add the tomatoes, onions, jalapeno, garlic, bay leaves, oregano, and beer. Cook until the beans are tender, about another 30 minutes.
  • With a potato masher, crush the beans, to thicken the bean liquid. Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper.

FRIJOLES BORRACHOS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 1/2 pounds dried pinto beans, cleaned, rinsed, and soaked overnight, in water to cover
3 to 3 1/2 quarts water
1/2 cup lard or vegetable oil
2 large white onions, finely chopped
3 large tomatoes, finely chopped
4 serrano chilies or jalapeno chilies, finely chopped
2 cups finely chopped cilantro
Sea salt, to taste
2 to 3 cups dark beer

Steps:

  • To prepare the beans, put the beans in a pot, add 3 times their volume in water. Cover and cook over low heat for 1 1/2 to 2 hours or until the beans are tender. If needed, add more warm water.
  • Meanwhile, heat the lard in a large, deep, and heavy skillet, over a medium high heat. Add the onions and fry until lightly browned. Add the tomatoes, chilies, and cilantro. Add the cooked beans, salt, and beer. Continue to cook, uncovered, over low heat until the mixture thickens, about 45 minutes.
  • Pour the hot beans into a decorative clay or ceramic serving dish. Serve with roasted meat and corn or flour tortillas.

Tips:

  • Choose the right beans: Use dried beans such as pinto, black, or kidney beans for best results.
  • Soak the beans overnight: Soaking the beans overnight will help them cook evenly and reduce cooking time.
  • Use a variety of spices: This recipe calls for a blend of spices including cumin, oregano, and chili powder. Feel free to adjust the spices to your liking or add additional spices such as garlic powder or onion powder.
  • Don't skip the beer: The beer adds a unique flavor to the beans. If you don't have beer on hand, you can substitute vegetable or chicken broth.
  • Simmer the beans until tender: The beans should be cooked through and tender, but not mushy. This may take about 1-2 hours.
  • Serve with your favorite toppings: Once the beans are cooked, serve them with your favorite toppings such as shredded cheese, sour cream, or avocado.

Conclusion:

This recipe for Frijoles Borrachos, or Drunken Beans, is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish. The combination of beans, spices, and beer creates a flavorful and hearty dish that is perfect for a party or potluck. With a few simple tips, you can make sure your Frijoles Borrachos turn out perfectly every time. So next time you're looking for a new and exciting way to enjoy beans, give this recipe a try!

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