Chorizo Refried Beans Recipe
Chorizo refried beans are a flavorful and delicious twist on a classic Mexican dish.Combining the rich and savory taste of chorizo with the creamy, hearty texture of refried beans creates a mouthwatering fusion that's perfect as a side dish or served with your favorite taco or burrito recipe.
Ingredients
- 1 cup cooked pinto beans
- 1 tablespoon canola oil
- 1 cup Mexican chorizo casing removed, finely chopped
- 1 small white onion finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1/2 cup bean broth use the liquid from cooking the beans
- Kosher salt to taste
Instructions
- Remove the casings from the chorizo sausage and finely chop it.Finely chop the white onion and mince the garlic cloves.If you're using canned or pre-cooked pinto beans, rinse them and reserve about 1/2 cup of the liquid from the beans for later use.
- Heat a medium sauté pan on medium heat.Add the chorizo and cook until it turns golden in color, about 6 minutes.Make sure to break the chorizo into smaller pieces with a wooden spoon during this process.Once cooked, remove the chorizo from the pan and set aside on a plate lined with paper towels.
- In the same pan with the remaining chorizo fat, add 1 tablespoon of canola oil and heat on medium-high heat.Add the chopped onion and garlic, and cook until the onion becomes translucent, about 3-5 minutes.
- Add the cooked pinto beans to the pan, followed by the cooked chorizo.Stir everything together and cook for another 2-3 minutes, allowing flavors to meld.
- Pour the reserved bean broth into the pan, then lower the heat to medium.Use a potato masher or the back of a wooden spoon to mash the beans until they are smooth with some chunks remaining.Stir well to incorporate all ingredients evenly.Adjust the taste with kosher salt as desired.
- Serve your chorizo refried beans immediately as a side dish or as a filling for tacos, burritos, or other Mexican favorites.Enjoy your delicious and flavorful chorizo refried beans!
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