Las Brisas Chorizo Beans

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   1. Sort through beans (you have to living in Mexico) for any pebbles. Rinse and cover with cold water and add diced onion. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat.

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   2. Reduce heat and simmer, covered, stirring often and adding more water as needed. Beans are cooked in about two hours and should mash easily when pressed between your fingers.

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   3. Stir in garlic and salt and bring back to a simmer over medium heat for about 10 minutes.

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   4. Melt shortening in a separate skillet, add chorizo and saute until cooked.

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   5. Put half of beans and liquid in a blender and whirl until almost pureed. Add this to the skillet with the chorizo. Drain remaining beans of liquid and add to the same skillet.

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   6. Stir and cook over medium heat until warmed and a nice consistency.......kind of like thick polenta.

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   7. Taste and adjust as needed.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.