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Drunken Beans

You can eat just about anything alongside Mexican Drunken beans. The most common food, however, is yellow Mexican rice. While this is the case, you can also eat this authentic Mexican soup with corn tortillas. You can use the corn tortillas as a spoon to grab the ingredients in the Drunken Beans or dip it in for extra savoriness. Mexican Drunken beans are versatile! There are so many things you can do with them. Since they take less than an hour to cook, it is quick comfort food that pairs well with toppings. Although this dish can be eaten alone, you also have the option to add freshly squeezed lime, crumbling Mexican cheese, and cilantro.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 2 Cans of Pinto Beans
  • 1 Tbsp. of Olive Oil
  • 6 Strips of Bacon
  • 1 Jalapeno Diced
  • 1/2 Yellow Onion Diced
  • 1 Bottle of Mexican Beer Personally, I prefer using Modello as it is a popular beer that many people like the taste of. However, you can substitute this beer with another that you like the flavor of as long as it is a dark beer.
  • 1 tbsp. of Cumin
  • 2 tsp. of Onion Powder
  • 1 tsp. of Red Chili Peppers
  • 1 tbsp. of Garlic Powder
  • 1 tsp. of Brown Sugar

Equipment

  • Large Pan to Sauté
  • Cutting board
  • Knife
  • Spoon to Stir
  • Stovetop

Method
 

  1. During the first step in how to make Frijoles Borrachos, you should prepare the vegetables and bacon on different cutting boards. This is important so you don't accidentally cross-contaminate raw meat (bacon) with fresh vegetables (onions and jalapeno).
  2. In this second step on how to make Frijoles Borrachos, you should cook the bacon in olive oil and let it simmer. The bacon should crisp up. In the pan, sauté the bacon for about five minutes, flipping with the spoon frequently. The stovetop should be set to a medium-high.
  3. With the cut-up vegetables, add them to the pan with the bacon. You should continue sautéing the bacon with the onions and jalapenos to brown them. Try not to burn them! Lower the heat to a medium-low during this step.
  4. In step four on how to make Frijoles Borrachos, you should add the cans of beans as well as the rest of the ingredients. Let it simmer on low heat for 15-20 more minutes. You should stir frequently so that the flavors mix well together. The beans should soak the flavors surrounding them in the pan.

Notes

Tips And Tricks On How To Make Frijoles Borrachos

While it is relatively easy to make Frijoles Borrachos, there are a few tips and tricks that can elevate the flavor and texture of your dish. In this recipe on how to make Frijoles Borrachos, we use ingredients that are not fresh. This is to make the process quicker, however, you can always use strictly fresh ingredients.
For example, some grocery stores sell pinto beans in bulk. While it takes less time to cook or use pre-cooked canned beans, the flavors are different and the cans are older. Raw pinto beans are hard and require hours to cook. It can be dangerous to not cook the pinto beans correctly.