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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Baked Beans), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 51 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 23 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 93 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 55
- Heart Health
- 87
- Metabolic
- 55
- Digestive
- 41
- Inflammatory
- 42
- Performance
- 52
- General Wellness
- 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 205.03 kcal Moderate 10%
- Protein 8.48 g Moderate 17%
- Carbohydrate 43.22 g 16%
- Total Fat 0.71 g Low Source 1%
- Saturated Fat 0.15 g Low Source 1%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.94 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 788.49 mg High 34%
- Dietary Fiber 10.51 g Good Source 38%
- Total Sugars 15.34 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 63.45 mg Low Source 5%
- Iron 2.8 mg Moderate 16%
- Potassium 491.62 mg Moderate 10%
- Vitamin A 8.57 mcg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin C 1.47 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Mustard
- Corn 🌽
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
- Alcohol 🚫🍷
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 205.03 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 205.03 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.
- Is Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Baked Beans) healthy?
- Frijoles Borrachos (Drunken Baked Beans) has an easyChef Pro health score of 52/100. Per serving, it provides 205.03 calories and 8.48 g of protein, or 17% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 788.49 mg (34% of the Daily Value). It contains Mustard, Corn, Garlic, Onions and Alcohol, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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