Frijoles Puercos Bean Dip (Printable Version)

A savory mix of pinto beans, chorizo, chipotle, bacon, and melted cheese for a spicy, hearty hot dip.

# Ingredients Required:

→ Legumes

01 - 960 ml cooked pinto beans with liquid

→ Chiles

02 - 2 chipotle chiles in adobo sauce

→ Meats

03 - 454 g pork chorizo

04 - 4 slices bacon, diced

→ Cheese

05 - 225 g shredded Pepper Jack, Queso Oaxaca or Chihuahua cheese

→ Vegetables & Pickles

06 - 60 ml pickled jalapeños, diced

# Guide to Cooking:

01 - In a large skillet over medium heat, cook diced bacon until nearly crisp. Add pork chorizo, break it apart with the back of a spoon, and continue cooking until chorizo is almost crispy.

02 - Blend cooked pinto beans with chipotle chiles until smooth using a blender or immersion blender. Pour the mixture into the skillet with the cooked chorizo and stir to combine evenly.

03 - Incorporate shredded cheese and diced pickled jalapeños into the bean and meat mixture. Stir well and simmer on low heat for 5 minutes to meld flavors.

04 - Serve hot alongside tortilla chips as an appetizer or as a side accompaniment to your main dish.

# Extra Suggestions:

01 - Adjust chipotle pepper quantity to control dish spiciness.

02 - For a vegetarian variation, omit chorizo and bacon; add smoked paprika for a smoky flavor.

03 - Any melting cheese may be substituted to suit preference.

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