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Frijoles Puercos: Spicy Pinto Bean and Chorizo Dip Recipe

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Frijoles Puercos is a rich, smoky Mexican bean dish combining creamy pinto beans, spicy chipotle peppers, and savory pork chorizo and bacon, enriched with melted cheese and a touch of pickled jalapeños. Perfect as a flavorful dip with tortilla chips or a hearty side dish.

Ingredients

Beans and Peppers

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

Meats

  • 1 lb pork chorizo
  • 4 slices bacon, diced

Cheese and Toppings

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

Instructions

  1. Render the bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced bacon and cook until it becomes almost crisp and the fat has rendered out, creating a flavorful base.
  2. Cook the chorizo: Add the pork chorizo to the skillet with the bacon, breaking it up with the back of a spoon. Cook together until the chorizo is almost crispy and well browned, blending the smoky, spicy flavors.
  3. Puree the beans and chipotles: Using a blender or immersion blender, puree the cooked pinto beans along with the chipotle chiles and their adobo sauce until smooth and creamy.
  4. Combine beans with meat: Pour the pureed bean mixture into the skillet with the cooked bacon and chorizo. Stir well to combine the flavors evenly throughout the mixture.
  5. Add cheese and jalapeños: Mix in the shredded cheese and diced pickled jalapeños thoroughly. Reduce the heat to low and let the mixture simmer for about five minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and the flavors to meld.
  6. Serve: Serve the frijoles puercos hot, either as a delicious bean dip with tortilla chips or as a comforting side dish to accompany your favorite main course.

Notes

  • For extra smoky flavor, add a pinch of smoked paprika or a splash of chipotle adobo sauce.
  • Use freshly cooked pinto beans if possible for a fresher taste, but canned beans work well too.
  • Adjust the amount of pickled jalapeños based on your preferred spice level.
  • This dish pairs wonderfully with warm tortillas or crispy tortilla chips for dipping.
  • Leftovers reheat well on the stovetop, adding a splash of water or broth to maintain creamy consistency.

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