Well, Beans…

There are lots of things going on: work projects, professional development study (yes, another AWS Certification), revealing the hidden secrets of security administration to the apprentice, and dealing with Madam BadWolf’s return.

I am hungry but do not want to take the time to cook. I have a taste for creamy and crunchy and a yen for spicy. Perhaps I should try pinto bean dip with some add-ins, such as bacon bits and spicy Mexican sausage.

I should cook my beans, but I have no time for that. So I’ll grab a can of cooked pintos, drain and wash them to remove the bulk of the excess sodium, blend with spices, thinning with beer, add to the pan with my cooking meats, and stir through to heat and mix. Top with cheese and serve with chips and the rest of that beer.

I’ll use my taco mix; see below the main recipe.

Spicy, Cheesy, Pinto Dip

Creamy pintos, Chorizo, bacon, and chilies topped with gooey cheese. The perfect snack

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Prep Time 20 minutes mins

Total Time 20 minutes mins

Servings: 6

Course: Lunch, Side Dish, Snack

Cuisine: Southwestern

Calories: 309

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 1 can Pinto Beans risned adn drained
• 4 oz Bacon cut to 1/4"
• 1/2 cup Yellow Onion minced
• 2 ea Jalapeno Peppers washed, seeded, minced
• 4 oz Chorizo Casing removed
• 1 oz Taco Seasoning https://www.roguechef.com/?p=3239
• 1/3 cup Mexican Beer
• 1 tbsp Neutral Oil
• 1 cup Oaxaca Cheese shredded

Method

 

1. In a skillet over medium heat, add oil and bring to a spider. Add bacon, 1/2 the jalapenos and onion; cook, stirring often, until bacon is rendered and onion is softened, 8 to 10 minutes.
2. Add chorizo; cook, stirring often to crumble into small pieces, until chorizo is mostly cookedthrough, 4 to 5 minutes.
3. While the meats cook, place the pintos, taco seasoning into a blender, blend smooth, adding the beer to adjust consistancy. We are looking for a loose consistancy.
4. When the meats are done, add the blended beans and remaining jalapenos to the pan, stir, and heat through
5. Taste, Season, and Balance Flavors
6. Plate and add cheese as desired; serve with tortilla chips and side with the rest of the beer.

Nutrition

Calories: 309kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 14gFat: 26gSaturated Fat: 13gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 38mgSodium: 859mgPotassium: 58mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 530IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 25mgIron: 1mg

Notes

A quick and dirty bean dip is good for a snack.

One can forgo meats, and heat the bean blend in a microwave, for a vegetarian option

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Taco Mix:

Taco Mix

Drop all the packets!!!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Total Time 10 minutes mins

Servings: 9 TBSP

Course: Ingredient

Cuisine: Mex-tex

Calories: 99

Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  

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• 2 tbsp Chili Powder
• 2 tsp Paprika
• 2 tsp Cumin
• 1 tsp Onion Powder
• 1 tsp Garlic Powder
• 1/2 tsp Cayenne Pepper
• 1 tsp Salt
• 1 tsp Ground Black Pepper
• 1/2 tsp Oregano

Method

 

1. Mix all
2. Store in an air-tight container
3. Keep away from light and heat

Nutrition

Calories: 99kcalCarbohydrates: 18gProtein: 5gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 2602mgPotassium: 590mgFiber: 9gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 7209IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 137mgIron: 7mg

Notes

Basic taco seasoning.

If you want more heat, add 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes and/or bump up the cayenne pepper.

As with all spices/herbs, store them in an air-tight container, away from light and heat.

Good for about a year.

Makes enough for 3-4  pans of taco filling.

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