Chorizo baked beans, a timeless classic, make for a hearty and delectable addition to your table, whether as a side or a main course.
Prep Time: 15 minutes (plus overnight soaking)
Cook Time: 3 hours (plus additional stovetop cooking)
Servings: Serves 6-8
Ingredients:
- 1 pound of pinto beans
- 2 serrano chilies, diced
- 1 chicken bouillon cube
- 2 strips of bacon
- Chorizo sausage, crumbled
- 1 medium onion, chopped
- 1 clove of garlic, minced
- 1 small red pepper, diced
- 1 tablespoon of tomato paste
- 5 diced tomatoes
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Lime, cilantro, hot sauce (optional for serving)
Instructions:
- Begin by soaking the pinto beans overnight. Drain and rinse them thoroughly.
- In a large pot, add the soaked beans and cover them with six cups of water. Bring to a boil and then reduce the heat to a simmer. Cook the beans for about 3 hours or until they are tender. Stir in the chicken bouillon cube to infuse flavor.
- While the beans are simmering, in a skillet, sauté the chorizo and bacon over medium heat until the bacon becomes crisp and the sausage is cooked through.
- Add chopped onion to the skillet and cook until it becomes translucent. Stir in the minced garlic, serrano chilies, and diced red pepper. Cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- Incorporate the tomato paste and diced tomatoes into the skillet. Allow the mixture to simmer for about ten minutes, blending the flavors together.
- Add the skillet mixture to the simmering beans and continue to cook for an additional 20 minutes. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- Serve the beans with optional toppings such as lime wedges, fresh cilantro, or hot sauce according to your preference.
Nutrition Facts (Per Serving):
- Calories: Approximately 320
- Protein: 12g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Dietary Fiber: 11g
- Sugars: 5g
- Fat: 13g
Nutritional values are provided as rough estimates and may vary depending on factors such as the specific brands of ingredients used and the serving sizes.
Cooking Tips:
- Customize your beans by adjusting the spiciness with the number of serrano chilies or hot sauce you use.
- The lime, cilantro, and hot sauce add an extra layer of flavor and freshness to this delicious dish.