Borracho Beans Recipe

Name: Borracho Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb Dry pinto beans; 8 cup Chicken stock or broth; 12 oz Mexican lager (Modelo, Dos XX); 6 slice Bacon strips (cut each strip into 4 pieces); 1 Onion (chopped); 6 Garlic cloves (peeled); 2 Serrano Peppers; 1 tsp Cumin; 1 tsp Kosher salt; 1/2 tsp Ground black pepper; 1/2 cup Cilantro (chopped)

Servings: persons

1
Make sure you clean out your beans.
2
Get rid of any split beans, rocks etc.
3
Place beans in a large pot and cover with 2-3 inches of water.
4
Bring to a boil and boil for 2 minutes.
5
Turn off heat, cover and let stand for one hour.
6
Strain beans.
7
Heat up your chicken stock in a saucepan.
8
Place beans, chicken stock, beer, bacon, onion, garlic, Serrano peppers, cumin, salt, and pepper in a large pot and stir to combine.
9
Over high heat bring to a boil.
10
Once boiling bring heat down to a simmer.
11
Cover, placing the lid off center to allow to vent.
12
Simmer for 2 hours or until the beans are soft.
13
Added the cilantro in 30 mins before the 2 hours was up.
14
Taste and add any salt or pepper if needed.

1440

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

186

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb Dry pinto beans, 8 cup Chicken stock or broth, 12 oz Mexican lager (Modelo, Dos XX), 6 slice Bacon strips (cut each strip into 4 pieces), and more.

Yes, Borracho Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Borracho Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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