Texas-Style Borracho Beans in One Pot
Texas-Style Borracho Beans in One Pot deliver tender pinto beans simmered with bacon, tomatoes, and jalapeño for a smoky, lightly spicy bite. The broth is rich and savory from chicken stock and aromatics, brightened with cilantro and green onion at the end. Serve as a hearty side alongside barbecue, tacos, or any Tex-Mex dinner.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook35 mins
- Serves6
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Texas-Style Borracho Beans in One Pot, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 57 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0.23 / 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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- 20
- Heart Health
- 71
- Metabolic
- 40
- Digestive
- 24
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 45
- General Wellness
- 1
Place the bacon in a 2-quart pot. Cook over medium-high heat, turning now and then, until evenly browned, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove some bacon grease as needed to prevent the bacon from boiling. Drain the bacon slices on paper towels.
- 2
Add the onion to the pot; sauté in the remaining bacon grease until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add the chopped jalapeno; sauté until it begins to soften, about 2 minutes.
- 4
Add the bacon, pinto beans, tomatoes, water, green onion, cilantro, salt, garlic powder, and chipotle to the onion mixture. Bring to a gentle boil; reduce the heat to medium. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is hot and the flavors meld, about 15 minutes.
- Calories 224.25 kcal Moderate 11%
- Protein 16.61 g Good Source 33%
- Carbohydrate 19.61 g 7%
- Total Fat 9.63 g Moderate 12%
- Saturated Fat 3.8 g Moderate 19%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 19.01 mg Moderate 6%
- Sodium 996.07 mg High 43%
- Dietary Fiber 6.02 g Good Source 22%
- Total Sugars 5.17 g --
- Added Sugars 1.65 g Low Source 3%
- Calcium 39.71 mg Low Source 3%
- Iron 1.31 mg Low Source 7%
- Potassium 347.69 mg Low Source 7%
- Vitamin A 52.9 mcg Low Source 6%
- Vitamin C 7.82 mg Low Source 9%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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About This Recipe
Texas Style Borracho Beans in One Pot is made with 12 ingredients and serves 6. It takes about 50 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Stock, Chipotle Powder, Diced Tomatoes, and Fresh Cilantro. Each serving provides about 224.25 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Texas-Style Borracho Beans in One Pot made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Stock, Chipotle Powder, Diced Tomatoes, Fresh Cilantro, Garlic Powder. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Texas-Style Borracho Beans in One Pot?
- About 50 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 35 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 224.25 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Texas-Style Borracho Beans in One Pot easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 4 steps.
- Is Texas-Style Borracho Beans in One Pot healthy?
- Texas-Style Borracho Beans in One Pot has an easyChef Pro health score of 47/100. Per serving, it provides 224.25 calories and 16.61 g of protein, or 33% of the Daily Value. It is a good source of dietary fiber. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 996.07 mg (43% of the Daily Value) and saturated fat at 3.8 g (19% of the Daily Value). It contains Tomatoes, Garlic and Onions, 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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