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Frijoles Puercos: Spicy Pinto Bean and Chorizo Dip Recipe

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Frijoles Puercos is a flavorful Mexican bean dish combining creamy pinto beans, smoky chipotle chiles, spicy pork chorizo, crispy bacon, melty cheese, and pickled jalapeños. It makes a deliciously rich and hearty dip or side perfect for sharing with tortilla chips or accompanying your favorite main dishes.

  • Author: Chef
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 servings
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

Beans and Peppers

  • 4 cups cooked pinto beans with liquid (from 2 – 15 oz cans)
  • 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce

Meats

  • 1 lb pork chorizo
  • 4 slices bacon, diced

Cheese and Add-ins

  • 8 oz shredded Pepper Jack, Queso Oaxaca, or Chihuahua cheese
  • ¼ cup pickled jalapeños, diced

Instructions

  1. Render Bacon: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add the diced bacon. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is almost crisp, allowing the fat to render out nicely.
  2. Cook Chorizo: Add the pork chorizo to the skillet with the bacon. Break it up with the back of a spoon and cook until the chorizo is almost crispy and fully cooked through, blending the flavors with the bacon fat.
  3. Puree Beans: In a blender or using an immersion blender, combine the cooked pinto beans with their liquid and the chipotle chiles in adobo sauce. Puree until smooth to create a smoky, creamy bean base.
  4. Combine Mixture: Pour the pureed bean mixture into the skillet with the cooked chorizo and bacon. Stir well to combine all ingredients evenly, infusing the beans with the savory meat flavors.
  5. Add Cheese and Jalapeños: Stir in the shredded cheese and diced pickled jalapeños. Mix thoroughly, then reduce heat to low and let it simmer for another 5 minutes until the cheese melts completely and the flavors meld.
  6. Serve: Serve the Frijoles Puercos hot as a rich bean dip with tortilla chips or as a flavorful side dish alongside your favorite Mexican main dishes.

Notes

  • You can substitute fresh jalapeños for pickled for less acidity and more heat.
  • Use any smooth melting cheese like Monterey Jack if preferred.
  • Adjust chipotle chiles quantity to your desired spice level.
  • Leftovers reheat well on the stovetop or in the microwave.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and chorizo and use smoked paprika for smoky flavor.

Find it online: https://cheftinaskitchen.com/frijoles-puercos-spicy-pinto-bean-and-chorizo-dip-recipe/