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Frijoles Puercos: Spicy Pinto Bean and Chorizo Dip Recipe

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Frijoles Puercos is a rich and flavorful Mexican bean dish that combines smoky chipotle-infused pinto beans with crispy bacon, spicy pork chorizo, melty cheese, and tangy pickled jalapeños. Perfect served hot as a hearty dip with tortilla chips or as a savory side to complement your favorite Mexican mains.

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

Dairy and Extras

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

Instructions

  1. Render the Bacon: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced bacon and cook, stirring occasionally, until the bacon is rendered and almost crisp, releasing its flavorful fat.
  2. Cook the Chorizo: Add the pork chorizo to the skillet with the bacon, breaking it up with the back of a spoon. Cook the chorizo until it is browned and almost crispy, allowing the flavors to meld together.
  3. Puree the Beans and Chipotle: In a blender or using an immersion blender, puree the cooked pinto beans along with the chipotle chiles and their adobo sauce until smooth to create a spicy, smoky bean mixture.
  4. Combine and Simmer: Pour the pureed bean mixture into the skillet with the cooked bacon and chorizo, stirring thoroughly to combine all the ingredients evenly.
  5. Add Cheese and Jalapeños: Stir in the shredded cheese and diced pickled jalapeños, then reduce the heat to low. Let the mixture simmer gently for about five minutes, allowing the cheese to melt and flavors to blend.
  6. Serve: Serve the Frijoles Puercos hot, either as a flavorful bean dip with tortilla chips or as a savory side dish to complement your preferred main course.

Notes

  • Use any melty Mexican cheese like Pepper Jack, Queso Oaxaca, or Chihuahua for authentic flavor and smooth texture.
  • Adjust the amount of pickled jalapeños for spice level to taste.
  • For a vegetarian version, omit bacon and chorizo and use vegetarian chorizo alternatives.
  • Serve with warm tortillas or tortilla chips for dipping.
  • This dish can be prepared ahead and reheated gently to maintain flavor and texture.

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