Spicy Black Beans With Chorizo And Chipotle Cream

Name: Spicy Black Beans With Chorizo And Chipotle Cream
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
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

Servings: persons

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

1
Place beans in large saucepan. Add enough water to cover by 2 inches. Let beans soak overnight.
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
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, jalapeno, 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:
4
Chill uncovered until cool, then cover and keep chilled. Rewarm over medium heat before serving.
5
Whisk all ingredients in small bowl to blend. Season to taste with salt. DO AHEAD:
6
Cover and chill. Rewhisk before serving.
7
Transfer beans to large bowl. Garnish with chipotle cream and chopped cilantro.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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), and more.

Yes, Spicy Black Beans With Chorizo And Chipotle Cream falls under the Meat & Poultry 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.

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