Drunken Beans (Frijoles Borrochos)

These drunken beans (frijoles borrochos) are simmered in bacon and beer, and ready to go in just 30 minutes!#Beans#Kidney Beans

That’s right, today we’re talking drunken beans. Also known as frijoles borrachos. Or if I were given the naming rights to this one, which I guess I am, I’d probably go more along the lines of Bacon and Beer Simmered Beans.

Whatever you call them, though, these guys have been on my Mexican food cooking bucket list for awhile. I somehow only discovered them a few years ago at a local Mexican restaurant. (Where had they been all my life?!) And ever since, I instantly order them whenever I spot them on a menu. I mean, is there any way to go wrong with beans simmered in dark beer and bacon?! Not in my book. Well, my only complaint is that most people simmer these guys low and slow for hours, and I usually tend to be fairly impatient when it comes to wanting Mexican food right now.

Drunken Beans (Frijoles Borrochos) , By Best Recipes Demat .

These drunken beans (frijoles borrochos) are simmered in bacon and beer, and ready to go in just 30 minutes!#Beans#Kidney Beans

Total time: 30 minutes
Servings: 6-8 Servings

Ingredients :

• 4 pieces (uncooked) bacon, diced
• 1 small white onion, finely diced
• 1 jalapeno, stemmed, seeded and diced (add an extra jalapeno for more heat)
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 (12-ounce) bottle dark Mexican beer (I used Negra Modelo)
• 4 (15-ounce) cans pinto beans, rinsed and drained
• 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon cumin
• 1 Tablespoon fresh lime juice
• 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions :

• Cook bacon in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until crispy, stirring occasionally. Remove bacon with a slotted spoon and transfer to a separate plate. Set aside.
• Meanwhile, reserve 1 tablespoon of bacon grease in the saute pan, discarding the extra. Add the onion and jalapeno, and saute for 5 minutes or until the onion is soft and translucent. Add the garlic, and saute for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Add the beer, beans, brown sugar, oregano, chili powder, salt and cumin, and stir to combine. Continue cooking until the beans reach a simmer. Then reduce heat to medium-low, and continue simmering uncovered for about 15 minutes.
• When ready to serve, stir in the bacon and lime juice. Then serve the beans topped with fresh cilantro.