Frijoles Borrachos
Frijoles Borrachos is a Mexican dish prepared by simmering pinto beans with bacon, beer, and spices.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Qty. | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Pinto Beans (dried) | 500 | Grams |
| Bacon (chopped) | 250 | Grams |
| Onion (medium, chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Garlic (minced) | 3 | Clove |
| Jalapeno (seeded and chopped) | 1 | Count |
| Tomato (medium, chopped) | 2 | Count |
| Cilantro (chopped) | 1 | Bunch |
| Beer (preferably a light Mexican beer) | 355 | Milliliters |
| Chicken Broth (low sodium) | 500 | Milliliters |
| Salt (to taste) | 1 | Tsp |
| Black Pepper (freshly ground) | 0.5 | Tsp |
| Cumin (ground) | 1 | Tsp |
Instructions
- Rinse and drain the soaked pinto beans.
- In a large pot, cook the chopped bacon over medium heat until crispy. Remove and set aside.
- In the same pot, add chopped onion, minced garlic, and chopped jalapeno. Sauté until the onion is translucent.
- Add chopped tomatoes and cook for another 2 minutes.
- Stir in the drained pinto beans, beer, and chicken broth. Bring to a boil.
- Reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 1.5 to 2 hours, or until beans are tender.
- Season with salt, black pepper, and cumin. Stir in chopped cilantro and cooked bacon.
- Simmer for an additional 10 minutes to blend flavors. Serve warm.
Prep
- Soak pinto beans in water overnight.
Kitchen equipment
Large PotCan Opener