Borracho Beans Recipe

Name: Borracho Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 7 cups of soaked pinto beans; 8 cups water; 1 -2 tablespoon ground cumin; 2 -3 tablespoons of hot Mexican chili powder; 1 clove of minced garlic; 12 ounces of mexican dark beer; 12 ounces of uncooked thick sliced bacon; 1/4 of finely chopped onion; 1 cup of chopped tomatoes; 1 cup of chopped cilantro; 1 -2 chopped jalapeno; 1 teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

7 cups of soaked pinto beans
8 cups water
1 -2 tablespoon ground cumin
2 -3 tablespoons of hot Mexican chili powder
1 clove of minced garlic
12 ounces of mexican dark beer
12 ounces of uncooked thick sliced bacon
1/4 of finely chopped onion
1 cup of chopped tomatoes
1 cup of chopped cilantro
1 -2 chopped jalapeno
1 teaspoon salt

1
Soak pinto beans in bowl of hot water overnight.
2
After your beans have soaked overnight, proceed to take out your Crock Pot.
3
If you are using the Slow Cooker Liners then line your Crock Pot.
4
Place all ingredients into the Crock Pot except the tomatoes, onion, bacon, and cilantro.
5
Turn Crock Pot on highest setting until beans turn light brown. This generally takes about 4 to 5 hours depending on the Crock Pot.
6
Prior to the beans turning light brown cut the uncooked thick sliced bacon into one inch pieces.
7
Place the one inch pieces of bacon in a skillet and cook with the 1/4 of the finely chopped onion.
8
Once bacon and onion are fully cooked and beans are light brown place bacon, onions and any drippings into the Crock Pot.
9
Add 1/2 of the tomatoes and cilantro and switch to Crock Pot cooking to low for about an hour.
10
Once you are ready to serve, add the remainder of the tomatoes and cilantro.

1115

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 7 cups of soaked pinto beans, 8 cups water, 1 -2 tablespoon ground cumin, 2 -3 tablespoons of hot Mexican chili powder, and more.

Yes, Borracho Beans falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Borracho Beans

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