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Dirty Beans (Frijoles Puercos)

Name: Dirty Beans (Frijoles Puercos)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 0.5 Chopped white onion; 50 g Pork crackling, cut into pieces; 3 Chopped jalapeño chillies; 150 g Mexican chorizo; 500 g Refried beans; 100 g Crumbled fresh cheese; 1 tsp Salt; 100 g Bacon (bacon)

5.0(1 rating)

40 min (15 prep + 25 cook) Medium 6 servings Sinaloa

Edmond Bojalil

Recetas Mexas

Published: 24 Mar 2026 · Updated: 3 Jun 2026

Refried beans with chorizo, bacon and cheese, Sinaloa style.

About this recipe

Refried beans enriched with chorizo, bacon, cheese and chillies, typical of Sinaloa. A hearty, addictive dish that takes beans to another level.

History & Origin

Frijoles puercos are a legendary Sinaloan preparation whose name, meaning dirty or indecent beans, refers to the generous amount of rich ingredients piled on top: chorizo, bacon, pork scratchings, cheese and chillies. This dish was born in the ranching culture of Sinaloa and became the obligatory accompaniment to Sinaloan barbecues.

Estimated cost

£15.10

Total cost

£2.52

Per serving

* Approximate prices based on UK supermarkets

Nutritional information per serving

420

Calories

22g

Protein

30g

Carbohydrates

26g

Fat

Fibre

720mg

Sodium

* Approximate values. May vary depending on ingredients used.

Method

1
Fry the bacon pieces until crispy. Remove and fry the crumbled chorizo in the same fat until cooked.
2
In the same fat, add the refried beans and cook, stirring, until hot and creamy.
3
Add the chorizo and half the bacon to the beans. Add the chopped jalapenos and mix.
4
Transfer to a large plate, sprinkle generously with crumbled fresh cheese, remaining bacon, pork scratching pieces and chopped onion. Serve with tortilla chips.

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Edmond Bojalil

Founder, Recetas Mexas

Mexican from Puebla, IT professional and foodie. Author of 1000+ authentic Mexican recipes adapted for home kitchens worldwide. Based in Madrid since 2018.