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Chorizo Black Beans
Chorizo Black Beans have tons of smoky, spicy flavor and are a great accompaniment to any Mexican meal.
Course
Side Dish
Prep Time
12
minutes
minutes
Cook Time
5
minutes
minutes
Total Time
17
minutes
minutes
Servings
6
servings
Author
Christin Mahrlig
Ingredients
2
slices
bacon
1/2
pound
fresh chorizo sausage
1
medium sweet or yellow onion,
chopped
1/2
red bell pepper,
chopped
2
garlic cloves,
minced
3
(15-ounce)
cans black beans,
drained and rinsed
1/2
cup
Mexican pale lager
3/4
teaspoon
salt
1/2
teaspoon
black pepper
1/2
teaspoon
dried oregano
1/2
teaspoon
cumin
chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
In a medium nonstick or cast iron pan, cook bacon until crispy. Remove bacon and set aside.
Add chorizo to bacon grease in the pan. Cook until partially browned, breaking apart with a wooden spoon.
Add onion and bell pepper, and cook stirring frequently until onion is soft.
Stir in garlic and cook for 1 minute.
Add remaining ingredients, except cilantro, and cook for about 5 minutes.
Crumble reserved bacon and sprinkle on top along with cilantro. Serve.