frijoles borrachos

Tender and creamy Borracho Beans (Frijoles Borrachos) are an easy Mexican dish made from pinto beans simmered in beer with bacon, onions and tomatoes.

Borracho Beans (Frijoles Borrachos)

water

bacon

onion, (diced)

jalapeño

garlic, (minced)

chili powder

ancho chili powder ((or regular if you don't have ancho))

oregano ((Mexican oregano preferred))

salt

cumin

tomatoes

dark lager beer ((I used Negra Modelo))

dark brown sugar

cilantro

Pour the beans into a large bowl. Pick out and discard any beans that are shriveled or split as well as any small rocks that may have made their way into the bag.

Fully cover the beans with water (at least 3 inches over the top of the beans) and set on the counter to soak for 8 hours or overnight.

Drain and rinse the beans under cool water. (They will have doubled in size during the soaking process!)

Transfer the beans to a large pot or Dutch oven. Add 10 cups of water (and the optional ingredients if using them).

Bring beans to a boil, then reduce heat to a low simmer. Cover and cook for 2 to 2 1/2 hours. (I recommend checking them at the 2 hour mark and giving them a taste. They should be tender and fully cooked through, but still a little firm and not mushy. Cook a little longer if they&#039;re not quite done.)

Drain cooked beans, transfer to a large bowl, and set aside. Rinse and dry the pot.

Return pot to the stove and heat over medium-high heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until browned and crispy. Transfer the cooked bacon to a plate lined with paper towels and set aside.

Add the onions and jalapeno and cook for 5 minutes, scraping up any browned bits on the bottom of the pot.

Add the garlic, chili powders, dried oregano, salt and ground cumin. Stir and cook for 30 seconds.

Add the cooked pinto beans, diced tomatoes, beer and brown sugar. Stir together to combine and bring to a low simmer.

Simmer the beans for 15 minutes and remove from heat. Stir in the chopped cilantro and crispy bacon. Serve immediately.

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Tender and creamy Borracho Beans (or Frijoles Borrachos) are an easy Mexican dish made from pinto beans simmered in a beer broth with bacon, onions, tomatoes and spices.

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

Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Beans)

pinto beans ((2 cups))

center

finely diced yellow onion

jalapeño peppers,

garlic,

(12-ounce) bottle of dark beer

chicken broth

brown sugar

molasses

dried Mexican oregano

lime juice

Rinse and Soak

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. 

Cook Bacon

In a large pot over medium heat, add bacon and cook until lightly brown and fat has rendered, 5-7 minutes. 

Saute Vegetables

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

Add beer and scrape any brown bits off the bottom of the pot.

Simmer

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.

Serve

Before serving, stir in lime juice and cilantro. Serve in bowls.

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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!

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