Frijoles Puercos
Frijoles Puercos are refried beans mixed with cooked chorizo, melted cheese and smoky chipotle pepper. They are very popular at parties to accompany the main meal or even as a bean dip served with tortilla chips.
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 20 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 8 cups cooked beans with liquid.
- 3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce (they come in a can)
- 3 Tbsp vegetable shortening or lard
- 1 pound beef or pork chorizo ()
- 10 oz Queso Oaxaca or Chihuahua.
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeños with 2 tablespoons of the juice (chopped)
- 4 to 6 slices bacon (optional)
Instructions
- 1
In a medium pot or large skillet, add the vegetable shortening (or lard) and heat over medium heat. Cook the chorizo until almost crispy.
- 2
In a blender, puree the cooked beans with the chipotle pepper in two different batches.
- 3
Add bean mixture to the cooked chorizo.
- 4
Mix the beans and chorizo well to incorporate then add the shredded cheese.
- 5
Mix the cheese into the beans really well then add the jalapeños and jalapeño juice. Cook for another five minutes or so in low heat to incorporate all of the flavors.
- 6
Serve hot with tortilla chips like a bean dip or as side dish.