Best 7 Frijoles Borrachitos Beans With Beer Recipes

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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.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

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

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 BORRACHITOS-BEANS WITH BEER



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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

1 1/4 cups dry pinto beans
1 (12 ounce) can beer
1/2 cup chopped onion
4 bacon, slices
1 can diced tomato
1 tablespoon snipped cilantro
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes

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



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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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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



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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

1 pound dried pinto beans
1 large white onion
2 tablespoons lard or vegetable oil
2 fresh epazote sprigs or 1 teaspoon dried epazote, crumbled, if desired
1 teaspoon salt
6 bacon slices
2 cups Fresh Tomato Salsa
1/2 cup beer

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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