Chorizo Refried Beans

1. 1

   Finely chop the chorizo into small dice.

2. 2

   In a heavy-bottomed pot add olive oil and chorizo.

3. 3

   Put the pot over low heat and slowly bring the heat up to medium.

4. 4

   Fry the chorizo for a few minutes to infuse the olive oil.

5. 5

   Using a slotted spoon remove about 1/4 cup of chorizo, for garnish, and set aside.

6. 6

   To the remaining chorizo in the pot add the onion and garlic and fry until both are cooked, about 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Add the beans with their liquid and stock and simmer to allow the flavors to come together about 10 minutes.

8. 8

   Season with salt and pepper, to taste.

9. 9

   Use a potato masher to mash the beans into a coarse puree.

10. 10

    Alternatively, you could let the beans cool for about 5 minutes and carefully puree in a food processor until smooth.

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    Transfer to a serving bowl.

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