Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Baked Beans)
Frijoles Borrachos blend tender pinto beans with Mexican lager for a rich, slightly sweet and gently spicy bite. Molasses-like brown sugar, tangy cider vinegar, smoky paprika, and salsa reduce into a glossy sauce, with optional bacon adding a savory finish. Perfect as a hearty side for cookouts or a comforting companion to grilled mains.
- Prep10 mins
- Cook1 hr
- Serves8
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
- 2
Add brown sugar, vinegar, and salsa to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish or casserole pan, and stir until the sugar dissolves.
- 3
Add pinto beans, onion, jalapeno peppers, mustard, paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper, then pour the lager over and stir until fully combined.
- 4
Arrange the bacon strips on top of the casserole.
- 5
Bake in the preheated oven until the liquids have reduced and thickened, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- Calories 203.56 kcal Moderate
- Protein 8.21 g Moderate
- Carbs 43.75 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.29 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.06 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 774.88 mg High
- Fiber 11.28 g Good Source
- Sugar 15.31 g High
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 67.69 mg Low Source
- Iron 3.15 mg Moderate
- Potassium 527.16 mg Moderate
- Vitamin A 35.33 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 6.39 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Baked Beans) is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 15 ingredients. It takes about 1 hr 10 mins, serves 8, and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, and Cayenne Pepper. Each serving provides about 203.56 kcal, and is a good source of fiber.
Recipe Questions
- What is Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Baked Beans)?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 15 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Baked Beans) made of?
- The main ingredients are Apple Cider Vinegar, Black Pepper, Brown Sugar, Cayenne Pepper, Center-Cut Bacon. The full list of 15 is above.
- How long does it take to make Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Baked Beans)?
- About 1 hr 10 mins in total: 10 mins to prepare and 1 hr to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 203.56 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Baked Beans) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 15 ingredients and 5 steps.
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