Chorizo Refried Black Beans
Chorizo refried beans are made with black beans, Mexican chorizo, and a simple sofrito for a rich, savory dish. The beans are partially mashed to create a creamy texture while still keeping some whole beans for contrast. This recipe works as a side dish, filling, or dip.
Servings: 8
Calories: 319kcal
Equipment
- 9 inch Round Cast Iron Skillet
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 1 lb Chorizo sausage Mexican style bulk sausage
- 1 medium Onion diced
- 1 large 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
- ¼ cup Cilantro fresh, coarsely chopped, divided
- ¼ cup 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 medium Onion, 1 large Bell pepper, 1 Poblano chile, 1 Jalapeno, 2 cloves Garlic
- Add the vegetables and oregano to the skillet and bring heat to medium. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onion, chilies, and bell pepper are soft, tender, and fragrant.1 teaspoon Oregano
- 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.¼ cup Cilantro, ¼ cup 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: 319kcal | Carbohydrates: 32g | Protein: 16g | Fat: 15g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 44mg | Sodium: 125mg | Potassium: 611mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 1190IU | Vitamin C: 55mg | Calcium: 62mg | Iron: 3mg
