Description
Creamy, cheesy, and smoky—Frijoles Puercos are refried beans elevated with turkey bacon, chicken ham, beef chorizo, and chipotle.
Ingredients
3 cups cooked pinto beans
1 cup bean broth (or chicken broth)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 medium yellow onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/2 cup diced Turkey Bacon
1/2 cup diced Chicken Ham
1 cup chorizo (Beef chorizo, casing removed)
2 canned chipotle peppers in adobo sauce
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
Salt to taste
Instructions
1. In a large skillet over medium heat, heat oil and sauté onion until translucent.
2. Add garlic and cook for 30 seconds.
3. Add diced meats and cook 8–10 minutes until browned.
4. In a blender, combine beans, broth, and chipotle. Blend until smooth.
5. Pour bean mix into skillet and stir.
6. Simmer on medium-low for 10–15 minutes until thickened.
7. Stir in cheese and mix until melted.
8. Add salt to taste and serve hot.
Notes
Serve with tortillas, rice, or as a dip.
Adjust chipotle for spice preference.
Can be stored in fridge up to 5 days or frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 460mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 6g
- Protein: 16g
- Cholesterol: 45mg