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Spicy Black Beans with Chorizo and Chipotle Cream

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Spicy Black Beans with Chorizo and Chipotle Cream

Spicy Black Beans with Chorizo and Chipotle Cream

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Equipment

  • - Skillet/Fry Pan: Ideal for sautéing chorizo and other ingredients

  • - Dutch Oven: Suitable for slow-cooking black beans to achieve the desired texture

  • - Immersion Blender: Useful for quickly creating chipotle cream without transferring hot liquid

  • - Food Processor: Can help chop or puree ingredients like onions, garlic, and peppers

  • - Large Mixing Bowl: For combining the various components of the dish before cooking

  • - Measuring Cups & Spoons: Essential for accurate measurement of dry and liquid ingredients

  • - Colander: To drain the soaked black beans after cooking them

  • - Cutting Board & Knife Set: For preparing vegetables, chorizo, or any other components that require chopping

  • - Tongs: Helpful for stirring and serving hot ingredients safely without touching them directly

  • - Spice Grinder (optional): To grind dried spices to enhance the flavors of the recipe if preferred freshly ground

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups dried black beans (about 10 ounces)

  • 2 peeled onions; 1 halved, 1 chopped (about 2 cups)

  • 1 bay leaf

  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano (preferably Mexican)

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

  • 2 links fresh chorizo sausage (6 to 7 ounces casings removed)

  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh cilantro plus additional for garnish

  • 2 garlic cloves, minced

  • 2 teaspoons minced seeded jalape&entilde;o chile

  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

  • 1/2 cup sour cream

  • 1 1/4 teaspoons chipotle-flavored hot pepper sauce

  • 1 teaspoon fresh lime juice

Instructions

1

Instruction 1

Place beans in large saucepan. Add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Let beans soak overnight.
2

Instruction 2

Drain beans. Return to saucepan. Add onion halves, bay leaf, and oregano. Add enough cold water to cover by 2 inches. Bring to boil, reduce heat to low, and simmer uncovered until beans are very tender, stirring occasionally, 1 1/2 to 2 hours (depending on age of beans). Drain beans, reserving cooking liquid. Discard onion halves and bay leaf.
3

Instruction 3

Heat oil in heavy large deep nonstick skillet over medium heat. Add chorizo and cook until brown, breaking up with back of spoon, 4 to 5 minutes. Using slotted spoon, transfer chorizo to small bowl. Add chopped onion to drippings in skillet. Cook until soft and golden brown, stirring often, about 10 minutes. Add 2 tablespoons cilantro, garlic, jalapeño, and cumin; stir 1 minute. Add beans, 3/4 cup reserved cooking liquid, and chorizo to onion mixture. Stir to distribute evenly. Simmer over medium-low heat until heated through and flavors are blended, 3 to 4 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper.DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Chill uncovered until cool, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.
4

Instruction 4

Whisk all ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt. DO AHEAD: Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewhisk before serving.
5

Instruction 5

Transfer beans to large bowl. Garnish with chipotle cream and chopped cilantro.
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