Chorizo Beans

22g protein · 10 min · 418 kcal

Chorizo Beans

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

10 min4 servings418 kcal

Ingredients

  • 3 cups cooked pinto beans
  • 2 Mexican chorizo sausages (casings removed)
  • 1 Tbsp lard or vegetable oil
  • salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Heat the oil over medium-low heat in a frying pan.

  2. 2

    Add chorizo, break it with the back of a spoon and fry for about 5 minutes or until slightly crispy.

  3. 3

    Add the beans and ½ cup of water (read note 1).

  4. 4

    Using a potato masher, mash the beans to your desired texture (read note 2).

  5. 5

    Adjust with salt if necessary, remove from heat and serve.

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