Chorizo and Refried Black Beans (Frijoles con Chorizo)
Mexican-style chorizo beans (frijoles con chorizo) are an easy, one-pot meal packed with layers of rich flavor from hearty chorizo and spices. They make an ideal side dish to accompany any Mexican feast.
Servings: 8
Calories: 304kcal
Equipment
- Instant Pot for cooking dry black beans
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 lb Chorizo sausage Mexican style bulk sausage
- 1 Onion diced
- 1 Bell pepper red bell pepper, diced
- 1 Poblano chile seeded and diced
- 1 Jalapeno seeded and diced
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Oregano Mexican or regular, dried
- 30 oz Black beans 2 cans, or 1⅓ dry cooked.
- 1 cup Broth chicken or vegetable
- ½ Cilantro fresh, coarsely chopped, divided
- ½ Sour cream optional, for garnish
- 1 Avocado optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Remove any casings or packaging from the bulk chorizo sausage. Heat the olive oil in a large skillet and add the chorizo, breaking it up as it browns. Drain off any excess fat.1 tablespoon Olive oil, 1 lb Chorizo sausage
- Dice the onion, chile's, and red bell pepper, and garlic for the sofrito.1 Onion, 1 Bell pepper, 1 Poblano chile, 1 Jalapeno, 2 cloves Garlic
- Add the vegetables and oregano to the skillet and bring heat to medium.1 teaspoon Oregano
- Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion, chilies, and bell pepper are soft, tender, and fragrant.
- Add the black beans and the broth and bring the skillet to a simmer. Reduce heat to medium low.30 oz Black beans, 1 cup Broth
- Using the back of the spoon, or a spatula, smash about ⅓ of the black beans and stir to combine.
- Simmer to thicken the frijoles con chorizo until you reach the refried beans are creamy.
- Stir in half of the chopped fresh cilantro if desired, and adjust salt and black pepper to taste. Serve with a bowl of sour cream, sliced avocado, sliced limes, and additional chopped fresh cilantro.½ Cilantro, ½ Sour cream, 1 Avocado
Notes
- If you want a spicier dish, add some chipotle chili powder to taste.
- For a milder dish, reduce the amount of poblano and jalapeno chiles, or use green bell pepper instead.
- You can also add other ingredients to the beans, such as chopped tomatoes, corn, or hominy.
Nutrition
Calories: 304kcal | Carbohydrates: 31g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 40mg | Sodium: 123mg | Potassium: 588mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 944IU | Vitamin C: 47mg | Calcium: 55mg | Iron: 3mg