De's Easy Drunken Beans Recipe

Name: De's Easy Drunken Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried pinto beans, well rinsed and picked through; 1 can Mexican beer (or whatever is on hand); 1 Ham Hock; 4 Slices of smoked bacon, chopped; 1 Onion roughly chopped; 2 Jalapenos, seeded and chopped; 1 can Chipotle seasoned stewed tomatoes; 8 oz diced Green Chilis; 2 tbsp Minced Garlic; 5 cup water, covering beans; 1 Chicken bouillon cube, low sodium; 1 tbsp garlic powder - optional

Servings: persons

1 lb dried pinto beans, well rinsed and picked through
1 can Mexican beer (or whatever is on hand)
1 Ham Hock
4 Slices of smoked bacon, chopped
1 Onion roughly chopped
2 Jalapenos, seeded and chopped
1 can Chipotle seasoned stewed tomatoes
8 oz diced Green Chilis
2 tbsp Minced Garlic
5 cup water, covering beans
1 Chicken bouillon cube, low sodium
1 tbsp garlic powder - optional

1
Spray your crockpot with cooking spray generously.
2
Rinse and pick through the beans well.
3
Cut onion rougly.
4
Rinse, deseed, I leave half of the seeds in, and cut Jalapenos, mince garlic, rougly chop bacon.
5
Pour ALL ingredients into crockpot, add enough water to cover beans (we like a lot of the juice so I make sure the beans have an extra 1-2, 3-5 inches of water).
6
Now turn on high 4-5 hrs or on low 6-8 hrs OR until beans are tender, still slightly firm, but not mushy.
7
I've learned that every crock pot is a little different in cooking times.
8
Ok, I admit it, I taste the juice every so....well...frequently, to make sure the spices are mixing well and that I've added enough.
9
The recipe is a basic go to and i usually end up adding more pinto bean seasoning and garlic powder.
10
Remove the ham hock when it starts separating from the bone.
11
You can add salt and pepper to taste right before serving, the boullion cube and ham hock can add a salty taste.
12
If desired, Serve with toppings of your choice.
13
(I serve with sweet homemade corn bread.)
14
Don't forget to let me know what ya think!

814

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried pinto beans, well rinsed and picked through, 1 can Mexican beer (or whatever is on hand), 1 Ham Hock, 4 Slices of smoked bacon, chopped, and more.

Yes, De's Easy Drunken 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!

De's Easy Drunken Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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