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My version of frijoles borrachos, or drunken baked beans, might just be my all-time favorite version of baked beans. They say beer makes everything better, which might not be literally true, but once you taste a spoonful of these super savory, sweet and tangy, slightly spicy, and thoroughly amazing baked beans, you will surely agree. Not only is this one of the best-tasting baked bean recipes ever, it has to be one of the easiest.
??Some people think that if they?ve had one pan of baked beans at a barbecue, you?ve had them all. These people have never had drunken baked beans. They may look identical, but one taste is all it will take for them to realize this is not your average pan of baked beans. No, these are ?frijoles borrachos,? sort of.? Real frijoles borrachos are simply simmered in a pot, but cooking methods aside, these beans feature the same not-so-secret ingredient that makes all the magic happen. Beer!!?
How to Make Drunken Baked Beans
Sorry, I mean, beer. I get pretty excited around beer. Anyway, it might not seem like one single bottle of lager would make that big of a difference, but it really does.?
- The subtle bitterness of the brew enhances all the other flavors, and gives these beans a truly unique taste, which is not easy to describe, but extremely easy to eat.?
- The baking time might seem like a typo at first glance, but it?s not. It takes a while for all those cooking liquids to reduce down to the syrupy, savory goodness we?re looking for.?
- Sure, we could use less of everything, and it would finish faster, but with this kind of casserole, more is more.?
Your? patience will be rewarded with some of the most delicious baked beans you?ve ever had, which is why I really do hope you give my take on frijoles borrachos a try soon. Enjoy!?
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup lightly packed light brown sugar
- 1/3 cup apple cider vinegar
- 1 cup prepared red salsa
- 3 cans pinto beans, drained, not rinsed
- 1 cup diced onion
- 1/2 cup chopped jalapeno peppers
- 2 tablespoons prepared mustard
- 1 tablespoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
- 2 teaspoons kosher salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 12-ounce bottle Mexican lager-style beer (such as Modelo)
- 3 strips bacon (optional)
Directions
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).
Step 2
Add brown sugar, vinegar, and salsa to a 2 1/2- to 3-quart baking dish or casserole pan. Stir until sugar dissolves.
Step 3
Add pinto beans, onion, jalapeno peppers, mustard, paprika, black pepper, salt, garlic powder, oregano, and cayenne pepper. Pour lager over, and stir until thoroughly combined.
Step 4
Lay bacon strips on top of casserole.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until liquids have reduced and thickened, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
Cook’s Notes
Beans should be liquidy, but not wet and soupy, so if they are not thick enough, bake them a little longer. They will thicken just a bit at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
| Nutrition Facts | |
|---|---|
| Servings Per Recipe 8 | |
| Calories 187 | |
| % Daily Value * | |
| Total Fat1g | 1% |
| Saturated Fat0g | 1% |
| Cholesterol0mg | 0% |
| Sodium595mg | 26% |
| Total Carbohydrate36g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber8g | 27% |
| Total Sugars14g | |
| Protein7g | |
| Vitamin C9mg | 47% |
| Calcium66mg | 5% |
| Iron2mg | 11% |
| Potassium500mg | 11% |
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient.If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.
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Wait!!!! Three cups of beans (recipe) or three cans (video)???? Giving this a five star rating as Chef John has Papal-like culinary infallibility
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Chef John, these beans are perfection!
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The only thing I would change is dicing up the bacon and sprinkling on top raw and then baking. They taste very good. Bonus they make the kitchen smell wonderful.
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Pretty good recipe. I always put chorizo in mine. And it’s traditional to have a cut up hotdog. Seriously… Google it.
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Added sausage, and it did NOT need that. Wonderful mix of spices, and as stated, super easy.
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Added sausage, and it did NOT need that. Wonderful mix of spices, and as stated, super easy.
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Absolutely delicious baked beans! I made as written but ended up forgetting about them so I cooked it a little too long. I was able to just add some chicken stock to loosen it up but next time I will cook a little less time. I was also glad to see the addition of salsa because I have some jars that aren’t my favorite for chips. The flavors are really balanced and there is nice acidity and heat. It is much more subtle than typical Southern baked beans. The husband usually prefers them soupy but he liked the addition of the jalapenos so much he cleaned his plate. Thanks, Chef John!
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Absolutely delicious baked beans! I made as written but ended up forgetting about them so I cooked it a little too long. I was able to just add some chicken stock to loosen it up but next time I will cook a little less time. I was also glad to see the addition of salsa because I have some jars that aren’t my favorite for chips. The flavors are really balanced and there is nice acidity and heat. It is much more subtle than typical Southern baked beans. The husband usually prefers them soupy but he liked the addition of the jalapenos so much he cleaned his plate. Thanks, Chef John!
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Making beans always intimidates me but this recipe was super simple and easy. The beans were a hit at a poker game. I did not do bacon at the end but still delish! I doubled the recipe and used two 50something ounce cans of pinto beans. I accidentally packed the sugar which just made these amazing beans just a little extra sweet. I also added a very hot jalape?o but it played so well with the sweetness, tangy from mustard, vinegar and beer. The easiest bean recipe I have ever made.
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Making beans always intimidates me but this recipe was super simple and easy. The beans were a hit at a poker game. I did not do bacon at the end but still delish! I doubled the recipe and used two 50something ounce cans of pinto beans. I accidentally packed the sugar which just made these amazing beans just a little extra sweet. I also added a very hot jalape?o but it played so well with the sweetness, tangy from mustard, vinegar and beer. The easiest bean recipe I have ever made.
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Delicious! Two changes, I minced a whole head of fresh garlic instead of garlic powder & used fresh oregano from my herb garden. I used three cans of drained, not rinsed pinto beans. I cooked longer at 425 about 2 hours to thicken. Everyone raved! I mean asking for recipe! My first time making baked beans!
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Delicious! Two changes, I minced a whole head of fresh garlic instead of garlic powder & used fresh oregano from my herb garden. I used three cans of drained, not rinsed pinto beans. I cooked longer at 425 about 2 hours to thicken. Everyone raved! I mean asking for recipe! My first time making baked beans!
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Went over so well, you wouldn?t have believed it!
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Went over so well, you wouldn?t have believed it!
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Was not a hit, sorry. And I followed the recipe to the letter. We all were thinking the beans would be sweeter and the jalape?o really over powered everything. Next time I would use green pepper and maybe double the brown sugar.
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This recipe is a definite keeper. I kept the heat down by omitting the jalapeno and it had so much flavor to it still. However, tthere is a glaring error in the recipe and I only found it when I watched the video. I felt that the recipe didn’t make quite enough. Once it was done and then I realized when I watched the video. That chef John says he added 3 cans of beans period the recipe says 3 cups. Anyway, I made these beans to go underneath the mojo pork and both recipes are total game changers.
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This recipe is a definite keeper. I kept the heat down by omitting the jalapeno and it had so much flavor to it still. However, tthere is a glaring error in the recipe and I only found it when I watched the video. I felt that the recipe didn’t make quite enough. Once it was done and then I realized when I watched the video. That chef John says he added 3 cans of beans period the recipe says 3 cups. Anyway, I made these beans to go underneath the mojo pork and both recipes are total game changers.
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I wasn’t sure how many beans would make 3 cups, so I used 2 cans. Decided that want enough, so added a can of black beans, otherwise followed recipe. Started in oven, took to a friend’s house and finished in smoker. They were fantastic. Heat is mild, jalapenos added a nice flavor. I had some Mexican oregano, so used that.
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I wasn’t sure how many beans would make 3 cups, so I used 2 cans. Decided that want enough, so added a can of black beans, otherwise followed recipe. Started in oven, took to a friend’s house and finished in smoker. They were fantastic. Heat is mild, jalapenos added a nice flavor. I had some Mexican oregano, so used that.
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Big hit, even my mom loved it and she isn’t crazy about baked beans.
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