Braised beans with chorizo and smoked bacon

• vegetable oil↗1 ½ ст. л. tbsp
• chorizo↗200g g

  sliced

• smoked bacon↗100g g

  sliced

• shallots↗4

  sliced

• thyme sprigs↗2
• bay leaves↗4
• smoked paprika↗1 ч. л. tsp
• black beans↗400 г консерви g
• red beans↗400 г консерви g
• ancho chilies2 шт., сухі

  dry

• chipotle↗1 ч. л. tsp

  sauce

• diced tomatoes400 г консерви g

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Pour the vegetable oil into a large pot, add the sliced chorizo, bacon and shallots. Heat over medium heat for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the shallots become soft and the bacon releases its aroma.

2. 2

   Sprinkle with smoked paprika, add the thyme, bay leaves and stir.

3. 3

   Add the beans (black and red), dry ancho chilies, chipotle sauce and the diced tomatoes. Mix well and cook for another 2 minutes so the beans absorb the flavor.

4. 4

   Add another 100 ml of water, a pinch of salt and black pepper, stir. Bring to a boil, then reduce to a gentle simmer and braise for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens.

5. 5

   Before serving, remove the bay leaves, thyme sprigs and chilies. Serve hot, garnished with fresh herbs.