How to Make Kiki's Borracho (Drunken) Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

Welcome to Kiki's kitchen! Today, I'm going to share with you one of my favorite recipes for borracho beans, also known as drunken beans. This classic Mexican dish is hearty, flavorful, and perfect for any occasion. Whether you're hosting a casual gathering with friends or just looking for a comforting meal to enjoy at home, these borracho beans are sure to satisfy your cravings.

What sets borracho beans apart from other bean dishes is the addition of beer, which gives them a unique depth...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans, washed
  • 2 quarts chicken stock
  • 1 tablespoon salt, or to taste
  • ½ tablespoon ground black pepper, or to taste
  • 2 (14.5 ounce) cans chopped stewed tomatoes
  • 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle dark beer
  • 1 white onion, diced
  • 1 ½ cups chopped fresh cilantro
  • ¼ cup pickled jalapeno peppers
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 1 ½ tablespoons dried oregano
  • 3 bay leaves

Information

  • Prep Time: 30 mins
  • Cook Time: 3 hrs
  • Additional Time: 8 hrs
  • Total Time: 11 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 12

  • Soak beans in a large pot of water, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Drain beans, and refill the pot with chicken stock and enough water to cover beans with 2 inches of liquid. Season with salt and pepper. Cover, and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, cover, and cook for 1 1/2 hours. Stir beans occasionally throughout the entire cooking process to make sure they do not burn or stick to the bottom of the pot.
  • Stir tomatoes, beer, onion, cilantro, jalapeño peppers, garlic, oregano, and bay leaves into the beans. Continue to cook uncovered for 1 hour, or until beans are tender.
  • With a potato masher, crush the beans slightly to thicken the bean liquid. Adjust the seasonings with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Nutrition

    181 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Cholesterol: 1mg
    • Sodium: 1074mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 32g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 5g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 17mg
    • Calcium: 89mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 684mg