Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Beans) Recipe

Name: Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Beans)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups Pinto Beans, Rinsed; 8 cups Water; 14-1/2 Oz. Canned Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes; 12 ounces, fluid Mexican Beer, Such As Modelo; 1 pound Bacon; 2 Tablespoons Reserved Bacon Grease; 2 Jalapenos Diced; 1 Small White Onion, Diced; 2 cloves Garlic, Minced; Salt And Pepper, to taste; 1 bunch Fresh Cilantro, Or As Desired

Servings: persons

2 cups Pinto Beans, Rinsed
8 cups Water
14-1/2 Oz. Canned Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes
12 ounces, fluid Mexican Beer, Such As Modelo
1 pound Bacon
2 Tablespoons Reserved Bacon Grease
2 Jalapenos Diced
1 Small White Onion, Diced
2 cloves Garlic, Minced
Salt And Pepper, to taste
1 bunch Fresh Cilantro, Or As Desired

1
Bring pinto beans and water to a boil. Reduce heat to low, cover and simmer for about 2 hours or until done.
2
Add canned tomatoes and beer to beans and continue to simmer for about 20 minutes more.
3
Bake or fry bacon until crispy. Drain on a paper-towel-lined plate. Break into pieces. Reserve about 2 tablespoons of bacon grease.
4
In a skillet, saute jalapenos, onion and garlic in reserved bacon grease until softened. Season with salt and pepper.
5
Add a few cups of the simmered beans along with some of the broth to the skillet. Mash the beans to a smooth consistency. Transfer the mashed beans to the pot with the simmered beans. Season to taste with more salt and pepper.
6
Add cilantro and bacon and stir well. Serve. When cool, refrigerate leftovers.

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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: 2 cups Pinto Beans, Rinsed, 8 cups Water, 14-1/2 Oz. Canned Fire Roasted Diced Tomatoes, 12 ounces, fluid Mexican Beer, Such As Modelo, and more.

Yes, Frijoles Borrachos (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.

Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Beans)

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