Best Black Beans! (Frijoles Negros) Recipe

Name: Best Black Beans! (Frijoles Negros)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 4 slices smoked bacon; 2 tablespoons canola oil; ½ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped; ½ cup yellow bell pepper, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely chopped; ¼ cup poblano pepper, finely chopped; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1 tespoon tomato paste; 4 garlic cloves, minced; ½ cup red onion, finely chopped; ½ cup carrot, finely chopped; ½ cup celery, finely chopped; 4 cups dried black beans (rinsed and soaked in cold water overnight); 1 bay leaf; ½ tablespoon cumin, ground; ½ tablespoon coriander, ground; 2 12 quarts low sodium chicken broth (10 cups) or 2 12 quarts vegetable broth (10 cups)

Servings: persons

4 slices smoked bacon
2 tablespoons canola oil
½ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped
½ cup yellow bell pepper, finely chopped
1 tablespoon jalapeno, finely chopped
¼ cup poblano pepper, finely chopped
2 teaspoons sugar
1 tespoon tomato paste
4 garlic cloves, minced
½ cup red onion, finely chopped
½ cup carrot, finely chopped
½ cup celery, finely chopped
4 cups dried black beans (rinsed and soaked in cold water overnight)
1 bay leaf
½ tablespoon cumin, ground
½ tablespoon coriander, ground
2 12 quarts low sodium chicken broth (10 cups) or 2 12 quarts vegetable broth (10 cups)

1
In a large heavy bottomed sauce pan over medium heat, saute bacon in canola oil until it renders most of its fat.
2
Add vegetables and saute, stirring occasionally, until tender and slightly caramelized.
3
Drain water from beans.
4
Add beans, spices, sugar and broth to the pan and bring to a boil.
5
Lower the heat to a simmer and cook beans uncovered until completely tender (approximately 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours).
6
Make sure beans are completely covered with liquid during cooking; you may need to add a little water.
7
When beans are ready, strain and reserve cooking liquid.
8
Return cooking liquid to the stove and simmer over medium heat until reduced by half.
9
Stir beans back into the pot and season with salt and freshly ground black pepper.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 4 slices smoked bacon, 2 tablespoons canola oil, ½ cup red bell pepper, finely chopped, ½ cup yellow bell pepper, finely chopped, and more.

Yes, Best Black Beans! (Frijoles Negros) falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Best Black Beans! (Frijoles Negros)

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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