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Borracho Beans

Borracho Beans

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These soulful Borracho Beans deliver rich, hearty comfort in just 1 hour and 45 minutes from start to finish. Packed with 17g of protein and 10g of fiber per serving, this Mexican-inspired dish combines tender pinto beans with savory seasonings for an irresistible side that'll have everyone reaching for seconds.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 45 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican, Tex-Mex
Servings 8
Calories 305 kcal

Equipment

  • Large pot
  • Colander

Ingredients
  

For the Beans

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans (2 cups)
  • 6 cups water or more if needed
  • 1/4 onion
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 bay leaf

For the Borracho Beans

  • 5 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 cup ham or sausages diced
  • 1/2 yellow onion chopped
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tomatoes diced
  • 1 jalapeno or serrano pepper seeded and chopped
  • 1/2-1 chipotle pepper in adobo sauce chopped (optional, but recommended for a smoky spice)
  • 1 cup fresh cilantro chopped (about ½ bunch)
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon oregano
  • 12 oz dark beer Mexican beer, if possible

Instructions
 

  • Pour beans into a colander and rinse them off, removing any unwanted pieces. Add to a large pot with 6 cups of water (or enough to cover them by about 2 inches), a small chunk of onion, bay leaf and ½ teaspoon of salt.
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a simmer and cook for 1 to 2 hours, until the beans are tender, but not bursting. Check them a few times during cooking to make sure they are covered in water and add a little more water if needed.
  • Once the beans are tender, drain them, reserving ¼ cup of the liquid. Set aside.
  • Add the bacon to a large pot and cook for about 5 minutes or until cooked. Remove some of the grease.
  • Add onion and garlic and cook until onion is translucent.
  • Add ham (or sausages), diced tomatoes, peppers, cilantro, oregano, paprika, cumin, black pepper and cook for 5 additional minutes.
  • Add the cooked beans, reserved broth, and beer. Simmer for 15 minutes.
  • Taste and season with salt and pepper, or additional spices if needed.
  • Serve garnished with cilantro, as a meal with warm tortillas, or as a side dish.

Nutrition

Calories: 305kcalCarbohydrates: 41gProtein: 17gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 17mgSodium: 443mgPotassium: 921mgFiber: 10gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 337IUVitamin C: 11mgCalcium: 80mgIron: 3mg
Keyword beer-simmered beans, drunken beans, frijoles borrachos
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