Name: Bean and chorizo pastes
Prep time: 98 min
Cook time: 38 min
Yield: 12
Cuisine: Mexicana
Ingredients: 4 cups flour, for the dough; 1 cup vegetable shortening, for the dough; 1 cup butter, for the dough; 3/4 cups water, cold, for the dough; 1 teaspoon salt, for the dough; vegetable oil, for the filling; 1/2 cups onion, for the filling; 1/4 cups cuaresmeño chile, for the filling; 1 cup chorizo, for the filling; 1 cup refried beans, for the filling; egg, for brushing; green rajas, for accompaniment

Preparation

38 mins

Low

For the dough: beat the flour, vegetable shortening, butter, cold water, and salt in a mixing bowl with a hook attachment until everything is combined and a smooth, homogeneous dough is obtained. Place the dough for pastes in a bowl, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. For the bean and chorizo filling: heat the oil in a skillet over medium heat and sauté the onion, cuaresmeño pepper, and chorizo for 5 minutes or until the chorizo is browned. Then, add the beans and cook for 3 more minutes. Let it cool and set aside.