Frijoles borrachos, or drunken beans, is a festive and flavorful Mexican dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of tender beans, tangy beer, and aromatic spices creates a truly unique and satisfying dish. This classic recipe has been passed down for generations and is a staple in many Mexican households. Whether you're looking for a hearty meal or a fun party dish, frijoles borrachos are sure to impress.
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FRIJOLES BORRACHOS (DRUNKEN BEANS)
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
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)
Provided by Ericka Sanchez
Time 2h40m
Yield 16
Number Of Ingredients 11
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
FRIJOLES BORRACHO (DRUNKEN BEANS)
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
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 BORRACHITOS-BEANS WITH BEER
Make and share this Frijoles Borrachitos-Beans with Beer recipe from Food.com.
Provided by PanNan
Categories Beans
Time 7h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Soak beans in 4 cups water at least 5 hours.
- Place in large stockpot.
- Add beer and bring to a boil.
- Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours.
- Cook bacon until crisp, drain and crumble.
- Add bacon to beans along with onion, tomatoes, cilantro, salt and red pepper.
- Cover and simmer for 30 minutes.
FRIJOLES BORRACHOS: DRUNKEN BEANS
Provided by Aarón Sánchez
Categories side-dish
Time 1h15m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 10
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
What do you get when you cook pinto beans with bacon, beer, and spices? Drunken beans (frijoles borrachos), an easy Mexican dish flavored with onion, garlic and cumin that's ready in 15 minutes. Enjoy with warm tortillas or tostadas!
Provided by Food Network Kitchen
Categories side-dish
Time 15m
Yield 4 servings
Number Of Ingredients 0
Steps:
- Saute 3 chopped bacon slices, 1 chopped onion, 2 chopped garlic cloves and 1/2 teaspoon each ground cumin, kosher salt and pepper in vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, 8 minutes. Add 1/2 cup dark Mexican beer; simmer 1 minute. Add two 15-ounce cans pinto beans (drained and rinsed) and 1 cup water; simmer 5 minutes. Stir in 1/4 cup chopped cilantro and the juice of 1 lime.
FRIJOLES BORRACHOS
Categories Beer Bean Tomato Side Summer Gourmet Sugar Conscious Dairy Free Peanut Free Tree Nut Free Soy Free No Sugar Added
Yield Makes 16 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Pick over beans. In a large bowl soak beans in cold water to cover by 2 inches for 1 day.
- Drain beans and halve onion. In a 5-quart kettle simmer beans, lard or oil, onion, and epazote, if using, in water to cover by 2 inches, covered, 45 minutes, or until beans are almost tender. Add salt and simmer beans until just tender, about 15 minutes more. Beans may be prepared up to this point 2 days ahead and chilled in cooking liquid, covered. Drain beans in a colander.
- Chop bacon and in a large heavy skillet cook over moderate heat, stirring, until browned. Add beans, salsa, beer, and salt to taste and cook, stirring, until most of liquid evaporates, about 10 minutes. Beans may be made 2 hours ahead and kept at cool room temperature. Reheat beans before serving.
Tips:
- Choose the right type of beans. The recipe calls for pinto beans, but you can also use black beans, kidney beans, or any other type of bean that you like.
- Soak the beans overnight. This will help to soften them and reduce the cooking time.
- Use a variety of vegetables. The recipe calls for onion, garlic, and bell peppers, but you can also add other vegetables that you like, such as carrots, celery, or corn.
- Don't be afraid to experiment with different types of beer. The recipe calls for light beer, but you can also use dark beer, amber beer, or any other type of beer that you like.
- Serve the beans with your favorite toppings. The recipe suggests sour cream, salsa, and guacamole, but you can also add other toppings that you like, such as cheese, bacon, or cilantro.
Conclusion:
Frijoles borrachos is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. The beans are cooked in a flavorful broth made with beer, onion, garlic, and bell peppers. The beans are then served with a variety of toppings, such as sour cream, salsa, and guacamole. This dish is sure to please everyone at your table.
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