Best 6 Mexican Drunk Beans Borracho Beans Recipes

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In the culinary world, Mexican cuisine stands out with its vibrant flavors and diverse dishes. Among these culinary gems, "Mexican Drunk Beans," also known as "Borracho Beans," hold a special place. This traditional Mexican dish tantalizes taste buds with its unique blend of spices, beer, and tender beans. Whether you're a seasoned cook or a novice in the kitchen, embarking on a culinary journey to discover the best recipe for Mexican Drunk Beans promises an unforgettable experience.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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 - 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

MEXICAN DRUNKEN BEANS



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Freshly cooked beans with bacon, ham, tomato, and Mexican beer. A recipe courtesy of my good friend Pepe from Tequila, Jalisco.

Provided by gem

Categories     Side Dish

Time 10h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound dry mayocoba beans
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 white onion, chopped
4 Roma (plum) tomatoes, chopped
1 serrano chile pepper, minced
½ pound bacon, chopped
2 thick slices fully cooked ham, cut into cubes
1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle Mexican beer
1 (7 ounce) can pickled jalapeno pepper slices, undrained
½ bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
sea salt to taste

Steps:

  • Put mayocoba beans into a large container with enough cool water to cover by several inches. Let beans soak 8 hours to overnight.
  • Drain mayocoba beans and rinse thoroughly; put into a large stockpot. Pour enough water into the pot to cover beans by a few inches; bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and place a cover on the pot, and cook at a simmer until beans are soft in the center, about 90 minutes.
  • While the beans simmer, heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion in hot oil until tender, about 5 minutes; add tomatoes and serrano pepper and simmer until the tomatoes have softened slightly, about 5 minutes. Reduce heat to medium-low and continue cooking until the liquid begins to thicken, about 10 minutes more. Remove from heat.
  • Cook and stir bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat until very crispy, about 10 minutes; remove bacon from skillet with a slotted spoon and drain on a plate lined with paper towel.
  • Cook ham cubes in the bacon fat in the skillet until browned, about 5 minutes; remove with slotted spoon to the plate with the bacon to drain.
  • Once the beans have cooked, stir the tomato mixture, bacon, ham, beer, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, and chicken bouillon granules into the beans; season with sea salt. Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook until the beans are completely softened, about 30 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 435.3 calories, Carbohydrate 41.8 g, Cholesterol 42 mg, Fat 15.9 g, Fiber 16.8 g, Protein 27.3 g, SaturatedFat 5.3 g, Sodium 1537.2 mg, Sugar 2.1 g

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

DRUNKEN BEANS



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Provided by Reed Hearon

Categories     Beer     Bean     Side     Bake     Bacon     Jalapeño     Oregano     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     No Sugar Added

Yield Serves 4 to 6

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 pound bacon, chopped
1 large while onion, chopped
1 tablespoon dried Mexican oregano*
1 garlic clove, chopped fine
2 cups dried pinto beans, picked over, soaked in cold water at least 4 hours and up to 12, and drained
1 1/2 quarts water plus additional if necessary
1/2 cup sliced pickled jalapeño chiles
a 12-ounce bottle dark Mexican beer such as Negra Modelo or Dos Equis
2 teaspoons salt plus 1/2 teaspoon if necessary
available at Mexican markets and some specialty produce markets.

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 300°F.
  • In a 6-to 7-quart ovenproof kettle cook bacon, onion, oregano, and garlic over moderately high heat, stirring and scraping up brown bits, until onion is browned lightly. Add beans, water, jalapeño, and beer and bring to a boil. Bake mixture, covered, in middle of oven until beans are soft, 1 1/2 to 2 hours. (Add additional water if beans begin to dry out. Mixture should be soupy with beans very soft but not falling apart.)
  • Stir in 2 teaspoons salt and bake beans 10 minutes more. Check seasoning, adding remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt if necessary. (Beans may be made 2 days ahead, cooled, uncovered, and chilled, covered.)

BORRACHO BEANS (DRUNK BEANS)



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This is way beans are made in South Texas!! Serve with any mexican dish and of course homemade tortillas!!

Provided by babygirl65

Categories     Vegetable

Time 2h10m

Yield 6-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb dry pinto beans
6 slices of thick sliced bacon, cooked and chopped
4 tablespoons bean seasoning
1/2 cup cilantro, chopped
1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes or 1 (14 ounce) can fresh diced tomatoes
1 (12 ounce) can beer (important ingredient)

Steps:

  • Cook bacon, drain on paper towels and chop when cooled. (I usually saute some onion in the bacon grease and put everything into the pot of beans)
  • Cook beans according to instructions on package.
  • After 1 and 1/2 hours of cooking beans, add bacon, bean seasonings, cilantro, tomatoes and beer.
  • Cover and continue to cook for an additional 30 minutes or until beans are tender.
  • Serve immediately or refrigerate overnight.
  • You can add fresh jalapeno at the same time you add the tomatoes for an extra kick!
  • *I use Texas Spice Company Bean Seasoning and it is sold only at all H*E*B Grocery Stores.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 193.8, Fat 11, SaturatedFat 3.5, Cholesterol 15.4, Sodium 451.1, Carbohydrate 15.3, Fiber 1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 7.4

Tips:

  • To make the beans more flavorful, use a flavorful chicken, beef, or vegetable broth.
  • If you don't have any beer on hand, you can use a cup of water or a non-alcoholic beer substitute.
  • To make the beans more spicy, add a teaspoon or two of chili powder or chopped jalapeño peppers.
  • If you want a thicker soup, mash some of the beans with a fork or potato masher.

Conclusion:

Mexican drunk beans, also known as borracho beans, are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for any occasion. They are made with simple ingredients that are readily available, and they can be easily tailored to your own taste preferences. Whether you like them spicy or mild, thick or thin, these beans are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a tasty and satisfying meal, give Mexican drunk beans a try. You won't be disappointed!

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