Borracho Beans – Frijoles Borrachos is a warming Mexican side dish with jalapenos and onion and garlic. The Pinto Beans add such a lovely body to the dish while the bacon adds flavour and texture. It’s an excellent dish that has everything thats needed.

Borracho Beans – Frijoles Borrachos

Borracho Beans – Frijoles Borrachos is a superbly tasty Mexican side dish.

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Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: Mexican

Keyword: Alcohol, Bacon, Vegetables

Cook Time: 20

Total Time: 12 20

Servings: people

Calories: 259kcal

Ingredients

1/2 lb bacon 225 g, sliced
1 large onion chopped
2 cloves garlic finely chopped
2 medium jalapeño peppers finely chopped
1 lb pinto beans 450 g
2 large beer 355 ml each
Salt to taste
ground pepper to taste

Instructions

Fry the bacon until crisp. Drain on paper towels, crumble, and set aside.
Reserve about 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of the bacon fat and heat it in a large pot over moderate heat.
Sauté the onion, garlic, and jalapeños until tender but not brown, about 5 minutes.
Add the remaining ingredients and simmer until heated through.
Top with crumbled bacon and serve hot.