Best 6 Frijoles Borrachos Drunken Beans Recipes

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**Discover the Delightful and Diverse World of Frijoles Borrachos: A Culinary Journey Through Mexican Flavors**

Embark on a culinary adventure with frijoles borrachos, a traditional Mexican dish that combines the hearty goodness of beans with the vibrant flavors of beer and Mexican spices. This beloved dish, also known as "drunken beans," is a staple in many Mexican homes and restaurants, offering a symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds. In this article, we present a collection of frijoles borrachos recipes that showcase the diverse culinary traditions of Mexico. From the classic black bean version to the unique flavors of pinto and peruano beans, these recipes promise an authentic taste of Mexican cuisine. Get ready to savor the rich, savory, and slightly boozy goodness of frijoles borrachos, a dish that is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen.

Here are our top 6 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



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Provided by Rick Martinez

Categories     main-dish

Time 10h

Yield 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

Kosher salt
1 pound dried pinto beans (about 2 1/2 cups)
4 ounces thick-cut smoked bacon, cut crosswise into 1/2-inch pieces
4 jalapeno chiles, seeded and chopped
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 medium white onion, chopped
One 15-ounce can fire-roasted diced tomatoes
One 12-ounce bottle pale Mexican lager
3/4 cup packed cilantro leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped

Steps:

  • Stir 2 tablespoons salt into 3 quarts warm water in a large bowl until dissolved. Add the beans, cover with plastic and let sit at room temperature for 8 hours and up to 24. Drain and set aside until ready to use.
  • Heat a large Dutch oven or large heavy pot over medium heat. Add the bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until the fat has rendered and the bacon is crispy and deep golden brown, 6 to 8 minutes. Transfer the bacon with a slotted spoon to a small bowl, leaving as much fat in the pot as possible.
  • Add the chiles, garlic, onions and 4 teaspoons salt to the pot and cook, stirring occasionally, until the vegetables are tender and just beginning to brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Add the tomatoes and cook, stirring occasionally, until the liquid has almost completely evaporated, 3 to 4 minutes. Add the beans, lager, bacon, and 10 cups cold water to the pot and simmer uncovered, stirring and skimming occasionally, adding more boiling water if needed, until the beans are tender, 45 to 75 minutes.
  • Remove the beans from the heat and stir in the cilantro. Let the beans sit for 10 minutes before serving.

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.

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

Tips:

  • Use dried beans for the best flavor and texture. If using canned beans, rinse them well before using.
  • Soak the beans overnight or for at least 8 hours before cooking. This will help them cook more evenly and quickly.
  • Use a variety of beers in the recipe. This will give the beans a more complex flavor.
  • Don't be afraid to experiment with different spices and seasonings. This is a great way to customize the recipe to your own taste.
  • Serve the beans with your favorite sides, such as rice, tortillas, or salad.

Conclusion:

Frijoles borrachos, or drunken beans, is a delicious and easy-to-make Mexican dish. It is a great way to use up leftover beer and beans. The beans are simmered in a flavorful broth made with beer, onions, garlic, and spices. The result is a hearty and satisfying dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal.

If you are looking for a new and exciting way to cook beans, then you should definitely try frijoles borrachos. This dish is sure to please everyone at the table.

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