Frijoles Puercos: Spicy Pinto Bean and Chorizo Dip Recipe
Frijoles Puercos is a rich and spicy Mexican bean dish combining creamy pinto beans, smoky chipotle peppers, savory pork chorizo, crispy bacon, melted Pepper Jack cheese, and tangy pickled jalapeños. This hearty dip or side dish offers a perfect blend of smoky, spicy, and cheesy flavors that pair wonderfully with tortilla chips or as an accompaniment to your favorite Mexican-inspired meals.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 6-8 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
Beans & Peppers
- 4 cups cooked pinto beans with liquid (about 2 – 15 oz cans)
- 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce
Meats
- 1 lb pork chorizo
- 4 slices bacon, diced
Cheese & Toppings
- 8 oz shredded Pepper Jack, Queso Oaxaca, or Chihuahua cheese
- ¼ cup pickled jalapeños, diced
Instructions
- Cook Bacon and Chorizo: In a large skillet over medium heat, add the diced bacon and cook until it begins to render fat and becomes almost crisp. Add the pork chorizo, breaking it up with the back of a spoon, and continue cooking until the chorizo is nearly crispy and fully cooked through.
- Puree Beans and Chipotle: Using a blender or an immersion blender, puree the cooked pinto beans together with the chipotle chiles and their adobo sauce until the mixture is smooth and well incorporated.
- Combine Beans and Meats: Pour the pureed bean mixture into the skillet with the cooked chorizo and bacon. Stir well to combine the flavors evenly.
- Add Cheese and Jalapeños: Mix in the shredded cheese and diced pickled jalapeños thoroughly. Allow the mixture to simmer gently over low heat for about five minutes, letting the cheese melt and the flavors meld together.
- Serve: Serve the hot frijoles puercos either as a delicious bean dip with tortilla chips or as a savory side dish to complement your favorite main course.
Notes
- Use any melting cheese like Pepper Jack, Queso Oaxaca, or Chihuahua for authentic flavor and texture.
- Adjust the amount of chipotle chiles to control the level of spiciness.
- Substitute pork chorizo with beef or turkey chorizo for variations.
- This dish can be kept warm in a slow cooker for serving at parties.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated gently on the stovetop to maintain creaminess.
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