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Borracho Beans

Borracho Beans prepared dish

Borracho beans, also known as drunken beans, are a flavorful mexican dish made with pinto beans simmered in a broth of beer, tomatoes, and spices. This hearty dish is perfect as a side or a main course, offering a rich taste that pairs well with rice or tortillas.

This recipe is mexican style, dinner, scaled for 6 servings, with 15 min prep and 60 min cook.

Prep: 15 min · Cook: 60 min · Total: 75 min · Serves: 6

Quick cooking notes

  • Core ingredients include beer, diced tomatoes, garlic, jalapeño.
  • Follow all 7 steps in order for the intended texture and doneness.
  • Ingredient quantities listed below are for 6 servings.

Ingredients

  • 1 cup beer (preferably a light lager)
  • 1 can diced tomatoes (14.5 oz)
  • 3 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 medium jalapeño (chopped)
  • 1 tbsp cumin
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 medium onion (chopped)
  • 2 cups pinto beans (soaked overnight)
  • 0.5 cups cilantro (chopped for garnish)
  • 1 tsp black pepper

Instructions

  1. Rinse and drain the soaked pinto beans before placing them in a large pot.
  2. Add the beer, diced tomatoes, chopped onion, minced garlic, chopped jalapeño, cumin, salt, and black pepper to the pot with the beans.
  3. Cover the pot and bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat.
  4. Once boiling, reduce the heat to low and let it simmer for about 60 minutes, or until the beans are tender.
  5. Stir occasionally and add water if necessary to keep the beans submerged.
  6. Once cooked, remove from heat and let it sit for a few minutes before serving.
  7. Garnish with chopped cilantro before serving.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 250
  • Protein: 12 g
  • Fat: 1 g
  • Carbohydrates: 45 g
  • Fiber: 12 g
  • Sugar: 3 g
  • Sodium: 450 mg

Nutrition values are estimates based on stored ingredient totals and serving size.

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