Chorizo and Beans

Cinco de Mayo - World Cuisine

This is a Mexican-American dish that has a surprisingly tasty flavor although some may laugh at the type of beans used. My mother made it for us as children.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 30 mins

Total: 45 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 servings

Chorizo and Beans

Ingredients

1 (14 ounce) package chorizo sausage

crumbled

1 large green bell pepper

seeded and chopped

1 onion

chopped

2 (28 ounce) cans baked beans with pork

1 pound Cheddar cheese

shredded

1 (16 ounce) container sour cream

10 (12 inch) flour tortillas

warmed

Basic Margarita

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 1

Heat a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chorizo bell pepper and onion; cook and stir until chorizo is browned and vegetables are tender. Drain excess grease. Pour in the baked beans and simmer over low heat for 30 minutes.

Step 2

Serve in tortillas with shredded cheese and sour cream.

Nutritional Information

Chorizo and Beans

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 1011.5

% Daily Value *

Protein: 40.7g 81%

Carbohydrates: 98.7g 32%

Dietary Fiber: 10.8g 43%

Sugars: 17g

Fat: 51.1g 79%

Saturated Fat: 24.2g 121%

Cholesterol: 113.7mg 38%

Vitamin A Iu: 823IU 17%

Niacin Equivalents: 14.9mg 115%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 28%

Vitamin C: 18.9mg 31%

Folate: 152.1mcg 38%

Calcium: 632.2mg 63%

Iron: 7.6mg 42%

Magnesium: 105.8mg 38%

Potassium: 904.2mg 25%

Sodium: 2072.2mg 83%

Thiamin: 1mg 99%

Calories From Fat: 460.3

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.