Brava Borracho Beans

Brava Borracho Beans

by Brava Annie

Created by Brava

Servings

4-6

Active Time

~5 mins

Total Time

~15 mins

About this Recipe

This quick and savory dish is loosely inspired by both “Borracho Beans” and “Charro Beans” - two Mexican dishes that lean on pinto beans, bacon, and spices. Borracho Beans, which translates to Drunken Beans, are traditionally cooked with beer. Charro Beans, which roughly translates to Cowboy Beans, are cooked with chicken stock in place of beer. Our Brava recipe takes inspiration from both dishes and comes together in ten minutes in the Square pan. Skip the bacon and use vegetable stock in place of chicken stock to keep this dish vegan and vegetarian. Enjoy with cilantro, lime, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese, if desired.


About this Recipe

This quick and savory dish is loosely inspired by both “Borracho Beans” and “Charro Beans” - two Mexican dishes that lean on pinto beans, bacon, and spices. Borracho Beans, which translates to Drunken Beans, are traditionally cooked with beer. Charro Beans, which roughly translates to Cowboy Beans, are cooked with chicken stock in place of beer. Our Brava recipe takes inspiration from both dishes and comes together in ten minutes in the Square pan. Skip the bacon and use vegetable stock in place of chicken stock to keep this dish vegan and vegetarian. Enjoy with cilantro, lime, and shredded sharp cheddar cheese, if desired.

Ingredients

  • 6 oz bacon or 4 pieces cooked bacon, chopped into bite-sized pieces
  • ½ large yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 2 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ¾ teaspoon cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon dried oregano
  • 3 15oz cans pinto beans, drained
  • ½ cup chicken stock, vegetable stock, or water
  • ¼ cup fresh cilantro, roughly chopped, plus more for garnish
  • Grated sharp cheddar cheese and fresh lime wedges for serving (optional)

From Your Pantry

extra-virgin olive oil

kosher salt

Equipment

Brava square pan

bowls

Nutrition Information

Allergens: None

Tags

  • Chef's Picks
  • Dinner
  • Starter
  • Kid Friendly
  • Californian
  • Dairy Free
  • Gluten Free
  • Mexican
  • Recipes
  • Serves 4
  • Sides
  • Square Pan
  • Weekend
  • Weeknight
  • Year Round

  1. 1

    Cook aromatics

    • In Brava Square Pan, stir together 2 tablespoons olive oil, onion, garlic, tomato paste, jalapeño, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and kosher salt.
    • Slide Square pan into top shelf and press green button to begin cooking.
    • Note: You will remove square pan after 5m 30s.

  2. 2

    Add bacon, beans, & stock

    • When Brava notifies you, carefully remove Square pan.
    • Add bacon, beans, and stock to Square pan and stir. Season with kosher salt.
    • Slide Square Pan into top shelf and press green button to continue cooking.

  3. 3

    Finish & serve

    • When your food is done, fold cilantro into beans while warm. Portion into bowls for serving and enjoy with more cilantro, shredded sharp cheddar cheese, and lime if desired.