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Mexican Drunken Beans

Side Dish 🥗Dinner 🍽️Lunch 🥪 Tex-Mex 🇺🇸🇲🇽Mexican

Mexican Drunken Beans blend tender mayocoba beans with the smoky richness of crisp bacon and browned ham, bright tomatoes, serrano heat, and a splash of Mexican beer. Pickled jalapeños and cilantro add tang and freshness, while bouillon deepens the savory broth. Serve as a festive side for cookouts, taco nights, or any gathering that calls for bold, satisfying flavors.

  • Prep20 min
  • Cook2 hr
  • Serves8
  • DifficultyMedium
Mexican Drunken Beans
  1. 1

    Put the mayocoba beans in a large bowl and cover with several inches of cool water; soak for 8 hours to overnight.

  2. 2

    Drain the beans and rinse well. Move the beans to a large stockpot and add enough water to cover them by several inches. Bring to a boil, then lower the heat to medium-low, cover, and simmer until the centers are soft, about 90 minutes.

  3. 3

    Meanwhile, warm the oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until tender, about 5 minutes. Add the tomatoes and serrano and simmer until the tomatoes are slightly softened, about 5 minutes. Reduce the heat to medium-low and continue cooking until the liquid starts to thicken, about 10 minutes more. Take off the heat and set aside.

  4. 4

    Cook the bacon in a large, deep skillet over medium-high heat, stirring occasionally, until very crispy, about 10 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to drain, leaving the drippings in the skillet.

  5. 5

    Add the ham to the same skillet and cook in the drippings until browned, about 5 minutes. Using a slotted spoon, transfer to the plate with the bacon to drain.

  6. 6

    Stir the tomato mixture, bacon, ham, beer, jalapeños, cilantro, and bouillon granules into the cooked beans; season with sea salt. Bring to a simmer and cook until the beans are completely softened, about 30 minutes.

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