Chihuahua-Style Pork Beans Recipe │Frijoles Puercos
Frijoles Puercos are creamy pinto beans cooked with pork chorizo, guajillo chili sauce, and melted cheese. Perfect as a side dish, dip, or with warm tortillas, they’re a flavorful classic from northern Mexico. Ideal for any meal or celebration!
Equipment
- 1 Blender
- 1 Pot
- 1 hand blender
Ingredients
- 5 cups Pinto beans cooked or canned
- 6 pieces guajillo chili
- 1 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon oregano
- 1/2 teasponn salt
- 1 cup beans juice or broth from the water were they cooked or the canned juice
- 1/2 tablespoon lard can be pork or vegetable
- 1/2 cup Chihuahua cheese you can use any meting cheese
Instructions
- Toast and Soften Chilies:Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat (fuego medio). Toast the guajillo chilies until aromatic, then boil them in 1 cup of water until softened.
- Make the Guajillo Sauce:In a food processor or blender, blend the softened chilies, garlic, oregano, and salt with the cooking liquid until smooth. Strain for a silky texture.
- Cook the Chorizo and Beans:In a Dutch oven or large skillet, melt the pork lard over medium heat. Add the pork chorizo, breaking it into small pieces, and cook until it becomes fully cooked chorizo.
- Add Beans and Sauce: Pour in the pinto beans with their bean liquid or cooking liquid, Add the strained guajillo sauce and blend or smash until the bean have a puree t
- Add the shredded cheese and let it melt. This is ready to be serve!
Nutrition
Nutrition Facts
Chihuahua-Style Pork Beans Recipe │Frijoles Puercos
Amount per Serving
Calories
189
% Daily Value*
Fat
4
g
6
%
Saturated Fat
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
0.03
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
0.4
g
Monounsaturated Fat
1
g
Cholesterol
8
mg
3
%
Sodium
74
mg
3
%
Potassium
491
mg
14
%
Carbohydrates
29
g
10
%
Fiber
10
g
42
%
Sugar
1
g
1
%
Protein
11
g
22
%
Vitamin A
279
IU
6
%
Vitamin C
1
mg
1
%
Calcium
107
mg
11
%
Iron
2
mg
11
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.
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