Best 10 Mexican Drunk Beans Borracho Beans Recipes

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**Mexican Drunk Beans (Borracho Beans): A Culinary Symphony of Flavors**

Embark on a culinary journey to the heart of Mexican cuisine with our delectable Mexican Drunk Beans (Borracho Beans) recipe. This traditional dish, also known as Frijoles Borrachos, is a captivating symphony of flavors that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more.

Our comprehensive guide features three enticing recipes that cater to various dietary preferences and skill levels. Whether you're a seasoned cook seeking a new culinary adventure or a beginner eager to explore the vibrant world of Mexican cuisine, we've got you covered.

Our first recipe, "Classic Mexican Drunk Beans," takes you on an authentic journey with its traditional preparation method. Using simple, everyday ingredients, you'll create a flavorful dish that showcases the harmonious blend of spices, herbs, and the intoxicating essence of beer.

For those seeking a healthier alternative, our "Vegan Mexican Drunk Beans" recipe offers a delightful plant-based twist. This version swaps out the traditional pork for a medley of vegetables, creating a hearty and nutritious dish that's equally delicious and satisfying.

And for those who love their beans with a bit of a kick, our "Spicy Mexican Drunk Beans" recipe is sure to set your taste buds ablaze. This fiery rendition amps up the heat with the addition of chili peppers, creating a dish that's both flavorful and exhilarating.

So, gather your ingredients, prepare your taste buds, and get ready to indulge in the delectable world of Mexican Drunk Beans (Borracho Beans). With our detailed instructions and helpful tips, you'll be cooking like a pro in no time. ¡Buen provecho!

Let's cook with our 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.

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

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

SOUTH TEXAS BORRACHO BEANS



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These are my favorite Borracho-style beans. I've made them for tailgating and as part of a BBQ menu.

Provided by CAL

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 10h

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 pound dried pinto beans
½ pound bacon
½ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon garlic powder
1 (12 fluid ounce) bottle dark lager-style beer (such as Shiner Bock®)
1 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 bunch green onions, chopped
1 (14.5 ounce) can diced tomatoes
1 fresh jalapeno pepper

Steps:

  • Place pinto beans into a large container and cover with several inches of cool water. Soak beans 8 hours to overnight.
  • Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat until crispy, about 10 minutes. Remove bacon slices to a plate lined with paper towel to drain, reserving the bacon drippings. Chop the bacon.
  • Drain and rinse pinto beans; transfer to a large pot. Pour enough water over the beans to cover by several inches Stir salt and garlic powder into the water; bring to a boil and reduce heat to medium-low. Add bacon, reserved bacon drippings, beer, cilantro, green onions, diced tomatoes, and jalapeno pepper to the water; bring mixture to a simmer and cook until the beans are completely tender, 90 minutes to 2 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363 calories, Carbohydrate 52.4 g, Cholesterol 13.6 mg, Fat 6.4 g, Fiber 17.7 g, Protein 21.9 g, SaturatedFat 1.9 g, Sodium 1011.8 mg, Sugar 3.4 g

MEXICAN DRUNK BEANS (BORRACHO BEANS)



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This can be used as a main dish, a side dish or soup. Great for football parties and big get togethers. Not the most healthy of dishes, but bacon makes every thing better, and there is a lot. This recipe I made simple and I am giving you the larger version, but it can be broken down easily into smaller portions.

Provided by Tracy Allen

Categories     Other Main Dishes

Time 5h

Number Of Ingredients 5

4 lb bacon
16 can(s) pinto beans
8 large tomatoes (diced)
4 bunch cilantro/coriander
4 medium red onions

Steps:

  • 1. Using a good sharp knife or awesome pair of kitchen sheers, cut the bacon up into bite size or one inch pieces. Place into large stock pot and fry completely. It is okay if it is not crispy all over.
  • 2. Chop all the onion and add to the bacon about halfway through the bacon frying.
  • 3. Once the bacon and onion is finished add the cilantro, well chopped. Stir and mix well for about five minutes on a medium heat. Add the Tomatoes (blended or diced, based on preference) and simmer for about 30 minutes. If you wish a more soupy meal than add more tomatoes, again based on preference.
  • 4. Lastly, add the beans and simmer on low for as long as you wish. I have eaten the beans as soon as 30 minutes or as long as 3 hours from preparation. If you are good at measuring beans and quantities, dried beans may be used.
  • 5. I like to eat the soup using the scoops chips. Again, this may be used as a side or as a main meal. Notice how all ingredients are in even quantities and can be broken down to a small family meal or large gatherings.

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

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

BORRACHO BEANS FROM SCRATCH



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I have taken ingredients from about 3 different Borracho Bean recipes and made my very own recipe for Borracho Beans. My DH said they were the best he had ever eaten. (This is quite a statement, as he is usually my most critical food fan.)

Provided by Chef Howe

Categories     Beans

Time 3h15m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb dried pinto bean
3 quarts water
12 ounces dark beer (Mexican)
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon onion powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
3/4 teaspoon cumin
3/4 teaspoon Mexican oregano
3 -6 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced
1 lb bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces and fried crispy
1 medium onion, chopped
3 roma tomatoes, chopped
1 cup cilantro, chopped

Steps:

  • Sort through the beans, looking for small rocks and debris. Place in large bowl and rinse several times. Remove beans by hand into a clean bowl of water. (Do not pour beans out of the rinse bowl, as there may be sand and debris at the bottom of rinse bowl.) Fill the bowl with the newly rinsed beans with water and soak beans overnight.
  • Drain off soaking water. In a large soup pot, bring 3 quarts of water to a boil and add beans and dark beer. Add garlic, Kosher salt, onion powder and chili powder to beans and beer. Lower the heat to simmer, cover pan and cook about 2 hours, or until beans are tender. When the beans are light brown and soft, add the cumin, Mexican oregano and jalapeno peppers.
  • In a skillet over medium-high heat, fry bacon pieces and onions until bacon is crisp. Add to beans.
  • Last, but not least, add the cilantro and fresh roma romatoes. Simmer for another hour.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 328.5, Fat 17.7, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 25.7, Sodium 366.3, Carbohydrate 27.4, Fiber 6.5, Sugar 1.8, Protein 13.1

FRIJOLES NEGRO BARRACHOS AKA DRUNK BLACK BEANS



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Authentic black beans made from scratch and WAY better than anything that comes out of a can! Not that there is anything wrong with beans that way! Just that these are as different as night and day when compared to canned. You could probably save time and use canned beans in place of the dried. Just be sure to rinse very very well. I am finally getting some of my 'secret' (lol) recipes on Zaar. Since I tend to measure in my hand or just add a 'pinch' of this or 'enough' of that it is difficult to post the ones that I make here day in and day out. This is a recipe that I can make probably with my eyes closed! Dark beer is too strongly flavored and Light Beer not strong enough for this so use a regular beer. Dos Equis (XX) or even Budweiser beer works well here. You could also used dried herbs and spices but your mouth will be rewarded if you use fresh. I learned how to cook lots of different authentic Mexican dishes from several different friends over the years. The biggest and best thing I think I learned was do not rub your eyes after handling chilies! lol Wear gloves if you like! Learned that one FAST! I also learned how to make salsa's- NOT what we think of as salsa but rather a sauce or seasoning paste that is used to then season various dishes. Making a blended seasoning paste to add to the beans is a great way to punch up the flavor. After compiling all that knowledge with my 'gueralita' background this is what I came up with. Hope you enjoy too! Oh and plan ahead! The dried beans need to soak!

Provided by Mamas Kitchen Hope

Categories     Black Beans

Time 1h10m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

16 ounces dried black beans
1 teaspoon baking soda, approximate
1 bay leaf
4 ounces ancho chilies (can use a mix of guajillo's & ancho's) or 4 ounces chipotle chiles in adobo
2 yellow onions
1 stalk celery, chopped
1 large carrots, chopped or 1 large carrot, sliced
4 large garlic cloves
1 tablespoon cumin seed
1 teaspoon coriander seed
1/4 teaspoon whole cloves, six cloves (optional)
1/2 teaspoon black peppercorns
1 jalapeno, seeded if desired (2 if you are brave or Texan!)
1/2 tablespoon oregano or 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 cup olive oil, no need for evoo just plain
14 1/2 ounces diced tomatoes
12 ounces beer
15 ounces chicken broth or 15 ounces vegetable broth
1/2 cup cilantro
1 limes, juice and zest of or 2 tablespoons lime juice
rice, cooked, brown or white (optional)

Steps:

  • Sort and rinse beans. Put beans in a dutch oven and cover with cool water to 3 or 4 inches over the beans. Soak overnight or bring to a boil and cook 2 minutes, remove from heat, cover and 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans and return to dutch oven with fresh water about 2 inches over the beans. Add one onion half with skin, bay leaf and baking soda to the dutch oven containing the beans and water. NO SALT YET! Using high heat bring beans to a boil then lower heat to medium high a and cook 20-25 minutes or until beans are al dente. Remove from the heat completely and season with salt, to taste. Do NOT add salt prior to this as beans will stay tough.
  • Meanwhile, make seasoning paste: With scissors, cut stems from chilies and open them down one side to discard seeds and any large membrane. Put chilies in a bowl with very hot water to cover well and weigh down with something to keep them submerged. Soak for at least 15 minutes or until you are ready for them. Skip if using canned chipotles.
  • In an oven proof skillet with NO oil or spray add one onion, quartered, and jalapeno. Broil about 5-7 minutes or so until blackened and charred. Remove from pan, remove seeds and stem from jalapeno when cool.
  • While cooling toast cumin and coriander seeds In same skillet, wiped clean if needed, just until they begin to release their fragrance.
  • Drain chilies and discard soaking water. Toss chilies, toasted seeds, charred onion and jalapeno, garlic, oregano, 1 tsp salt, cumin, coriander, peppercorns, cloves and half of the broth. Blend until smooth, adding a little more broth if needed to get the mixture moving.
  • Heat oil in the same skillet until and add puréed mixture, Sounds weird but trust me! Cover with a lid to keep it from splashing and burning you and making a huge mess. Cook 5 -10 minutes or so, until fragrant and slightly thicker. Stir often to keep it from burning and be careful it does not splash on you.
  • Drain beans again and remove bay leaf and onion. Add all the paste to the beans along with the beer, rest of broth, tomatoes with their juice, celery, carrot and the remaining onion half, roughly chopped.
  • Allow to simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes or so or until the beans are completely done and veggies are tender. You can add a little water, broth or better yet, beer, if you wish.
  • Stir in chopped cilantro, lime zest and juice. Taste now and season with more salt if desired. Enjoy!
  • Note: You can make this a main dish by tossing in about 1/2 cup rendered chorizo or other sausage or cooked meat if desired or leave vegetarian. Either way this is great over brown rice or even white rice.
  • Note: This freezes very well. I pour two cups into a ziploc bag, seal, label and lay flat. Once frozen you can stack them up on top of each other. Then thaw and reheat and serve over rice if desired.

EASY AND DELICIOUS BORRACHO BEANS



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I wanted Borracho Beans as a side dish but didn't want to make the beans from a dried state. This recipe uses canned beans but it is so good you wouldn't know it! You can't really substitute the beer in this recipe because Borracho Beans means "drunken" and without the beer... well they just wouldn't be Borracho Beans! Also, these beans are intended to be "soupy" so if you like your beans with a thicker sauce (like me!), either use 1/2 the beer or simmer the beans longer (this is what I do).

Provided by Sooz Cooks

Categories     Beans

Time 40m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

4 slices bacon, diced
1/4 onion, chopped
2 (16 ounce) cans pinto beans (undrained)
1 (10 ounce) can Ro-Tel tomatoes (undrained)
1 (4 ounce) can diced green chilies (undrained)
1 teaspoon minced fresh garlic (or use garlic powder to taste)
1 (12 ounce) bottle mexican beer (use only 1/2 bottle for thicker beans)
1/4 cup fresh cilantro leaves
lime wedge
shredded cheese

Steps:

  • In a medium sized sauce pan, fry bacon and onion until the bacon is crisp (stirring often to make sure onion doesn't burn).
  • add pinto beans, ro-tel tomatoes, chilies, garlic and beer to the pot.
  • Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low and simmer uncovered for about 20 minutes or until the sauce is to your desired thickness (if you have longer, it's better!).
  • Stir in cilantro and garnich with lime or cheese or both!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 208.3, Fat 2.6, SaturatedFat 0.8, Cholesterol 2.7, Sodium 346.3, Carbohydrate 33.5, Fiber 10.4, Sugar 1, Protein 11.2

Tips:

  • For the best flavor, use dried pinto beans and soak them overnight before cooking.
  • If you don't have time to soak the beans overnight, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them stand for 1 hour.
  • Use a variety of Mexican beer for the best flavor. Some good choices include Corona, Modelo, and Pacifico.
  • Don't boil the beans after adding the beer. This will cause the alcohol to evaporate and the beans will lose their flavor.
  • Serve the beans with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

Conclusion:

Mexican drunk beans are 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 Mexican beer, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and spices. They are then served with a variety of toppings, such as shredded cheese, sour cream, guacamole, and salsa.

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