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Frijoles Puercos

Frijoles Puercos are refried beans mixed with cooked chorizo, melted cheese and smoky chipotle pepper. They are very popular at parties to accompany the main meal or even as a bean dip served with tortilla chips.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Servings: 8 cups
Calories: 259 kcal
Course: Side Dish , Appetizer
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 8 cups cooked beans with liquid.
  • 3 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce they come in a can
  • 3 Tbsp  vegetable shortening or lard
  • 1 pound beef or pork chorizo
  • 10 oz Queso Oaxaca or Chihuahua. or mozzarella
  • ¼ cup pickled jalapeños with 2 tablespoons of the juice chopped
  • 4 to 6 slices Bacon optional

Instructions

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  1. In a medium pot or large skillet, add the vegetable shortening (or lard) and heat over medium heat. Cook the chorizo until almost crispy.
  2. In a blender, puree the cooked beans with the chipotle pepper in two different batches.
  3. Add bean mixture to the cooked chorizo.
  4. Mix the beans and chorizo well to incorporate then add the shredded cheese.
  5. Mix the cheese into the beans really well then add the jalapeños and jalapeño juice. Cook for another five minutes or so in low heat to incorporate all of the flavors.
  6. Serve hot with tortilla chips like a bean dip or as side dish. 

Notes

  • Store in refrigerator for up to 1 week or freeze in small containers or ziploc freezer bags for up to 3 months. 

Nutrition Information

Serving 12cup Calories 259kcal (13%) Carbohydrates 12g (4%) Protein 9g (18%) Fat 21g (32%) Saturated Fat 10g (50%) Polyunsaturated Fat 1g Monounsaturated Fat 3g Cholesterol 46mg (15%) Sodium 408mg (17%) Potassium 490mg (14%) Sugar 1g (2%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 8cups

Amount Per Serving

Calories 259

% Daily Value*

Serving 12cup
Calories 259kcal 13%
Carbohydrates 12g 4%
Protein 9g 18%
Fat 21g 32%
Saturated Fat 10g 50%
Polyunsaturated Fat 1g 6%
Monounsaturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 46mg 15%
Sodium 408mg 17%
Potassium 490mg 10%
Sugar 1g 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.