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Frijoles Puercos A bowl of creamy frijoles puercos, topped with crumbled queso fresco and a sliced jalapeño for a hint of spice. The smooth, hearty beans are paired with crispy tortilla chips, perfect for dipping. This is a delicious, comforting dish full of flavor.

Frijoles Puercos

These creamy and smoky Frijoles Puercos are the ultimate comfort food, perfect for parties or as a delicious bean dip!
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 8
Course: Appetizer, Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Calories: 259
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 8 cups cooked beans with liquid use your preferred beans like pinto or black beans, cooked with some of the liquid to keep them creamy
  • 3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce from a can, for smoky heat
  • 3 tablespoon vegetable shortening or lard for frying the chorizo
  • 1 lb beef or pork chorizo for flavor and protein
  • 10 oz Queso Oaxaca Chihuahua, or mozzarella (shredded, for melty cheese texture)
  • ¼ cup pickled jalapeños with 2 tablespoon of the juice chopped, for heat and tang
  • 4 to 6 slices bacon optional, for extra smoky flavor

Method
 

  1. Heat the vegetable shortening (or lard) in a medium pot or large skillet over medium heat. Cook the chorizo until it becomes crispy. prep
  2. In a blender, puree the cooked beans with the chipotle peppers in two separate batches until smooth. prep
  3. Add the pureed bean mixture into the pot with the cooked chorizo. Mix well to combine. mix
  4. Stir in the shredded cheese until it melts completely into the beans. mix
  5. Add the chopped pickled jalapeños and the jalapeño juice to the bean and chorizo mixture. Cook for another 5 minutes on low heat to let all the flavors meld together. finish
  6. Serve the Frijoles Puercos hot with tortilla chips as a dip, or as a side dish with your favorite Mexican meal. finish

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 259kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 9gFat: 21gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 46mgSodium: 408mgPotassium: 490mgFiber: 3gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 2IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 8mg

Notes

Frijoles Puercos is a perfect dip for chips or a rich side dish for your next Mexican meal. Leftovers keep well for up to a week in the fridge, or freeze them for up to 3 months!

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