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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Mexican Drunken Beans, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 38 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 91 / 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.
How it scores for each health goal
The same recipe scores differently against different goals, because the goal changes the calculation rather than filtering a list. Set your goal in easyChef Pro and every recipe is scored against it.
- 12
- Heart Health
- 74
- Metabolic
- 33
- Digestive
- 20
- Inflammatory
- 40
- Performance
- 39
- General Wellness
- 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 251.84 kcal Moderate 13%
- Protein 12.31 g Good Source 25%
- Carbohydrate 21.72 g 8%
- Total Fat 10.96 g Moderate 14%
- Saturated Fat 3.96 g Moderate 20%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.0 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 1728.05 mg High 75%
- Dietary Fiber 4.58 g Moderate 16%
- Total Sugars 14.53 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 14.17 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.75 mg Low Source 4%
- Potassium 70.3 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 221.88 mcg Good Source 25%
- Vitamin C 15.61 mg Moderate 17%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Sulfites
- Tomatoes 🍅
- Onions 🧅
- 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 251.84 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 251.84 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.
- Is Mexican Drunken Beans healthy?
- Mexican Drunken Beans has an easyChef Pro health score of 36/100. Per serving, it provides 251.84 calories and 12.31 g of protein, or 25% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of vitamin A. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1728.05 mg (75% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.96 g (20% of the Daily Value). It contains Sulfites, Tomatoes, 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.
How easyChef Pro scores recipes and products
easyChef Pro analyzes up to 41 nutrients using data sourced from USDA and other verified food databases. Its scoring method uses the nutrients relevant to nutrition quality, calorie density, processing level, and your selected health goal. Recipes and food products get a health score from 0 to 100, calculated using consistent rules instead of being estimated by AI. The same nutrition data, serving size and health goal will produce the same result.
The calculation evaluates nutrients, calorie density, processing level, and how well the food supports your selected health goal. Protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals and other beneficial nutrients can strengthen the score. High amounts of sodium, saturated fat, added sugar and other nutrients may lower it.
Your health goal also matters. easyChef Pro evaluates recipes and products across six health areas and adjusts their importance for your selected goal. This means the same food may be a better fit for one health goal than another.
For recipes, changing an ingredient, quantity or serving size changes the nutrition and may change the score. Remix the recipe in easyChef Pro to calculate fresh nutrition and scores for the version you actually make. Product scores are based on the nutrition and serving information associated with that specific product.
Score a recipe free, no app required