Cuban Red Beans

Prep 10 min
Total 2 hr 10 min
Ingredients 11
Servings 6

This is a simple and frugal dinner typical in Cuban families. Especially if you have leftover ham, this recipe of Cuban red beans will satisfy almost everyone in your family. MORE + LESS -

Ingredients

cups water, plus enough water to soak beans

lb of red kidney beans

tablespoons olive oil

cups salted ham

2-3 garlic cloves, minced

onion, finely chopped

green pepper, finely chopped

teaspoon cumin

teaspoon oregano

ozs tomato sauce

Salt and pepper, to taste

Directions

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1

In a large saucepan, cover beans with enough to water to cover and let soak for 1-2 hours.
2

Add 3 cups of water and cook uncovered until beans are tender for about an hour.
3

Meanwhile, make a sofrito by sautéing the finely chopped onion, green pepper and garlic. Add the tomato sauce and cook until the sauce acquires a deep red color.
4

Add the sofrito to the beans, along with dry seasonings, and cook for 20 minutes longer, or until beans are well incorporated.
5

Serve as a soup or over white rice.

Expert Tips

Canned beans work great too! Choose the no-salt added variety to control the flavorings.

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This is a simple and frugal dinner typical in Cuban families. Especially if you have leftover ham, this recipe of Cuban red beans will satisfy almost everyone in your family.