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12-Minute Broiled Chorizo & Bean Fundido (Friday Night Botana)

12-Minute Broiled Chorizo & Bean Fundido (Friday Night Botana)

This is Friday night couch food that tastes like a weekend project. We’re crisping up Mexican chorizo, mashing beans right into the flavorful rendered fat, and broiling a blanket of cheese until it’s bubbly and blistered. The real secret? A quick lime-soaked onion toss right at the end to cut all that beautiful richness.

María “Mari” Santiago
María “Mari” Santiago
Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 11 minutes
4
easy
snackappetizer
snackbotanabroiledchorizo+1

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Timeline

12 minutes
0m5m10m12m
Crisp Chorizo
5m
Mash Beans
3m
Broil Fundido
3m
Prep Onion Toss
3m
Garnish and Serve
1m

Ingredients

  • 8 oz Mexican chorizo(Casing removed. (Make sure it's fresh raw Mexican chorizo, not cured Spanish chorizo!))
  • 1 can (15-oz) Pinto beans(Rinsed and drained)
  • 1 tbsp Chipotle in adobo(Minced)
  • 1 tbsp Adobo sauce(From the chipotle can)
  • 8 oz Oaxaca cheese(Shredded or pulled into strings. Bodega Mode: Use low-moisture mozzarella or Monterey Jack.)
  • 1/2 cup Red onion(Finely diced)
  • 1 Lime(Juiced)
  • 1/4 cup Fresh cilantro(Roughly chopped)
  • 1 pinch Kosher salt(For the onions)
  • 1 bag Sturdy tortilla chips(For dipping)

Instructions

  1. 1

    Place an oven rack in the top third of your oven and turn the broiler to high. In a 10-inch cast-iron skillet (or any broiler-safe pan) over medium-high heat, crumble in 8 oz Mexican chorizo. Cook, stirring and breaking it up with a wooden spoon, until the fat renders out and the meat gets deep red and crispy at the edges.

    5 min

    Tip: Don't drain that fat! That is liquid gold and the flavor base for our beans.

  2. 2

    Lower the stovetop heat to medium. Add 1 can (15-oz) pinto beans, 1 tbsp chipotle in adobo, and 1 tbsp adobo sauce right into the skillet with the chorizo. Roughly mash everything together with the back of your spoon or a potato masher. You want a chunky, rustic texture, not a perfectly smooth puree. Let it bubble and thicken up into a rich paste.

    3 min

    Tip: Taste it—then decide. If you want more heat, stir in a tantito more adobo sauce.

  3. 3

    Remove the skillet from the stovetop heat. Scatter 8 oz Oaxaca cheese in an even, thick layer over the warm bean and chorizo mixture. Slide the skillet directly under the broiler. Watch it like a hawk—do not walk away to check your phone! Broil until the cheese is bubbling wildly and features beautiful, blistered brown spots.

    3 min

    Tip: Every oven broiler has a different personality. It might take 2 minutes, it might take 4. Trust your eyes.

  4. 4

    While the cheese is doing its thing in the oven, make your bright finishing move. In a small bowl, toss together 1/2 cup red onion, the juice of 1 lime, 1 pinch Kosher salt, and 1/4 cup fresh cilantro.

    3 min

    Tip: This quick acid hit is the Brooklyn shortcut to cutting through the heavy, rich cheese and pork fat.

  5. 5

    Carefully pull the screaming-hot skillet from the oven. Scatter the bright onion-cilantro mixture right over the top of the molten cheese. Serve immediately with 1 bag sturdy tortilla chips.

    1 min

    Tip: Warn your family about the hot handle! Wrapping a kitchen towel around it is a good abuela move.

Chef's Notes

Real flavor, real life: if you have leftover roasted veggies (like zucchini or corn) in the fridge, chop them up and mash them in with the beans in Step 2. We're not suffering for Friday night snacks, and we definitely aren't letting good produce go to waste!

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does 12-Minute Broiled Chorizo & Bean Fundido (Friday Night Botana) take to make?

12-Minute Broiled Chorizo & Bean Fundido (Friday Night Botana) takes about 16 minutes total. That includes 5 minutes of prep and 11 minutes of cooking.

How many servings does this recipe make?

This recipe makes 4 servings.

What skill level is needed for 12-Minute Broiled Chorizo & Bean Fundido (Friday Night Botana)?

This recipe is rated easy — it's beginner-friendly and straightforward.

What ingredients do I need for 12-Minute Broiled Chorizo & Bean Fundido (Friday Night Botana)?

The main ingredients are: Mexican chorizo, Pinto beans, Chipotle in adobo, Adobo sauce, Oaxaca cheese, Red onion, Lime, Fresh cilantro, Kosher salt, Sturdy tortilla chips.

What type of meal is 12-Minute Broiled Chorizo & Bean Fundido (Friday Night Botana)?

12-Minute Broiled Chorizo & Bean Fundido (Friday Night Botana) is categorized as: snack, appetizer.