Mexican Drunken Beans
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 mins
- Cook2 hrs
- Serves8
- DifficultyMedium
- 1
Put the mayocoba beans in a large bowl and cover with several inches of cool water; soak for 8 hours to overnight.
- 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
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
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
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
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.
- Calories 285.48 kcal Moderate
- Protein 23.14 g Good Source
- Carbs 40.81 g Moderate
- Total Fat 11.09 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 3.94 g Moderate
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 19.0 mg Moderate
- Sodium 1039.21 mg High
- Fiber 23.38 g Good Source
- Sugar 3.5 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 77.1 mg Low Source
- Iron 4.98 mg Good Source
- Potassium 57.64 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 101.26 mcg_rae Moderate
- Vitamin C 8.06 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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- Alcohol 🚫🍷
About This Recipe
Mexican Drunken Beans is a Tex Mex side dish recipe made with 13 ingredients. It takes about 2 hrs 20 mins, serves 8, and is rated medium. Key ingredients include Chicken Bouillon, Diced Ham, Fresh Cilantro, and Fully Cooked Bacon. Each serving provides about 285.48 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Mexican Drunken Beans?
- It is a Tex-Mex recipe made with 13 ingredients, usually served for side dish or dinner or lunch.
- What is Mexican Drunken Beans made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Bouillon, Diced Ham, Fresh Cilantro, Fully Cooked Bacon, Mayocoba Beans. The full list of 13 is above.
- How long does it take to make Mexican Drunken Beans?
- About 2 hrs 20 mins in total: 20 mins to prepare and 2 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 285.48 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Mexican Drunken Beans easy to make?
- This recipe is rated medium, with 13 ingredients and 6 steps.
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