Frijoles Puercos
Frijoles puercos are a creamy Mexican dish made with refried beans, chorizo, and cheese. Perfect as a dip with chips or a side dish!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 15 min
- Yield
- 8 servings
- Difficulty
- MEDIUM
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 3 (15.5 ounce) cans pinto beans, (undrained)
- ¼ medium white onion
- 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
- 1 teaspoon Mexican oregano
- 1 clove garlic
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- ½ pound Mexican chorizo
- 1 ½ cups shredded Chihuahua cheese ((Oaxaca and Monterey Jack also work))
Instructions
- 1
Add cooked beans, chipotle peppers, onion, oregano, and garlic cloves into a blender and blend until smooth. Set aside.
- 2
Add vegetable oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat and cook chorizo for 8-10 minutes, breaking up the meat with a spatula until fully cooked.
- 3
Pour the bean mixture into the chorizo skillet and mix together to combine. Cook for an additional 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally.
- 4
Take frijoles puercos off the heat and add cheese. Lightly stir until the cheese is fully melted and combined.
- 5
Top with extra cheese, pork cracklins, avocados, cilantro, or chopped jalapeño, and serve immediately.