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Chorizo Beans
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Maricruz Avalos Flores
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Mexican chorizo is first fried to release it’s flavor and aroma then mashed with beans to deliver a creamy, delicious dish that can be served with your favorite Mexican meals
prep
5
minutes
minutes
cook
5
minutes
minutes
total
10
minutes
minutes
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Ingredients
Cups (US)
-
Metric
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3
cups
cooked pinto beans
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2
Mexican chorizo sausages
(casings removed)
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1
Tbsp
lard or vegetable oil
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salt
(optional)
Instructions
Heat the oil over medium-low heat in a frying pan.
Add chorizo, break it with the back of a spoon and fry for about 5 minutes or until slightly crispy.
Add the beans and ½ cup of water (read note 1).
Using a potato masher, mash the beans to your desired texture (read note 2).
Adjust with salt if necessary, remove from heat and serve.
Notes
Water is only necessary if you want your refried beans to be creamy, for a more dried texture, don't add any liquids.
For a creamy chorizo beans, do not let the mixture to dry too much. If you prefer a more spreadable texture, stir until most liquids are gone.
Nutrition Information
Calories:
418
kcal
|
Carbohydrates:
19
g
|
Protein:
22
g
|
Fat:
27
g
|
Saturated Fat:
12
g
|
Polyunsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Monounsaturated Fat:
1
g
|
Cholesterol:
62
mg
|
Sodium:
1528
mg
|
Potassium:
354
mg
|
Fiber:
6
g
|
Sugar:
1
g
|
Vitamin A:
354
IU
|
Vitamin C:
1
mg
|
Calcium:
60
mg
|
Iron:
4
mg
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