Queso Fundido Recipe

Name: Queso Fundido
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 links dried Spanish chorizo, (3 1/2 ounces) skin removed and finely chopped (3/4 cup); 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 medium onion, finely chopped; 1 red bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 fresh jalapeno or Serrano chile, seeded, if desired, and finely chopped; 1 teaspoon sweet paprika; 1 (14- to 15-ounce) can refried pinto beans; 3/4 cup water; 8 ounces Manchego or Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated (2 1/4 cups); Corn tortilla chips

Servings: persons

2 links dried Spanish chorizo, (3 1/2 ounces) skin removed and finely chopped (3/4 cup)
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1 red bell pepper, finely chopped
1 fresh jalapeno or Serrano chile, seeded, if desired, and finely chopped
1 teaspoon sweet paprika
1 (14- to 15-ounce) can refried pinto beans
3/4 cup water
8 ounces Manchego or Monterey Jack cheese, coarsely grated (2 1/4 cups)
Corn tortilla chips

1
Cook chorizo in 1 tablespoon oil in a 12-inch heavy skillet over medium heat, stirring, until golden and pieces start to crisp, 2 to 3 minutes. Transfer with a slotted spoon to a plate lined with paper towels.
2
Cook onion, garlic, peppers, and paprika in fat remaining in skillet, stirring occasionally, until vegetables start to soften and turn golden, about 8 minutes.
3
Stir in 1/4 cup water and simmer, uncovered, until vegetables are tender and almost all liquid is evaporated, about 3 minutes.
4
Stir in refried beans and remaining 1/2 cup water and simmer until slightly thickened and mixture is bubbling, 3 to 5 minutes.
5
Remove from heat and stir in reserved chorizo and half the cheese until melted.
6
Preheat broiler with rack about 6 inches from heat.
7
Pour bean mixture into a shallow (2-quart) flameproof crock or baking dish and sprinkle with remaining cheese.
8
Broil 5 to 7 inches from heat until golden and bubbling, about 3 minutes.
9
Serve with tortilla chips.

387

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 links dried Spanish chorizo, (3 1/2 ounces) skin removed and finely chopped (3/4 cup), 1 tablespoon vegetable oil, 2 garlic cloves, finely chopped, 1 medium onion, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Queso Fundido falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Queso Fundido

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