Semi Homemade Borracho Beans

Transform your weeknight dinner with these crowd-pleasing Semi Homemade Borracho Beans—a hearty, flavor-packed dish that’s as easy as it is delicious! This recipe combines the smoky crispness of bacon with the bold flavors of poblano peppers, garlic, and Mexican beer for a rich, savory broth that turns canned pinto beans into a fiesta of taste. Simmered with tomatoes, green chilies, and warming spices like cumin and chili powder, these borracho ("drunken") beans are the ultimate side or satisfying main. Perfect for potlucks, taco nights, or as a dip with tortilla chips, this versatile recipe is ready in under an hour and garnished with fresh cilantro and lime for an extra burst of freshness. Quick, comforting, and irresistibly delicious, these easy borracho beans bring authentic Tex-Mex flair to your table with minimal effort.

Nutriscore Rating: 79/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:45 mins

Total Time:60 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 6 slices Bacon, chopped
• 1 medium Yellow onion, diced
• 1 Poblano pepper, diced
• 3 cloves Fresh garlic, minced
• 4 15-ounce cans Canned pinto beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 12-ounce bottle Mexican beer (such as Modelo or Corona)
• 1 10-ounce can Canned diced tomatoes with green chilies (Rotel)
• 2 cups Chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoon Salt
• 2 tablespoons Fresh cilantro, chopped (optional, for garnish)
• 1 Lime wedges (optional, for serving)

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large pot or Dutch oven over medium heat.

Step 2

Add the chopped bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until it becomes crispy, about 8-10 minutes. Remove the bacon with a slotted spoon and set it aside on a paper towel-lined plate, leaving the rendered fat in the pot.

Step 3

Add the diced onion and diced poblano pepper to the pot. Sauté in the bacon fat until softened, about 5-7 minutes.

Step 4

Stir in the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute, or until fragrant.

Step 5

Add the drained and rinsed pinto beans, beer, diced tomatoes with green chilies (including their juices), chicken broth, cumin, chili powder, and salt. Stir to combine.

Step 6

Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 30-35 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow the flavors to meld and the sauce to slightly thicken.

Step 7

Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt if needed.

Step 8

Stir in the cooked bacon just before serving.

Step 9

Serve hot, garnished with fresh cilantro and lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(3145.0g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2007.4

Total Fat 45.4g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 99mg	0%
Sodium 7404.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 286.6g	0%
Dietary Fiber 86.3g	0%
Total Sugars 21.7g
Protein 124.9g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 697.5mg	0%
Iron 25.2mg	0%
Potassium 5873.4mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 19.9%

Protein: 24.3%

Carbs: 55.8%