Black Beans Recipe

Name: Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ounce smoked bacon, diced; 1/2 tablespoon pure olive oil; 1 tablespoon butter; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded, and minced; 1/2 medium red onion, diced; 1 large stalk celery, diced; 1 carrot, peeled and diced; 1/2 tablespoon toasted and freshly ground cumin; 1/2 tablespoon toasted and freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste; 1 bay leaf, broken in half; 1/4 cup Spanish Sherry vinegar; 1 cup dried black beans, rinsed, soaked overnight, and drained; 2 ham hocks; 5 cups chicken stock; Kosher salt

Servings: persons

1 ounce smoked bacon, diced
1/2 tablespoon pure olive oil
1 tablespoon butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 jalapenos, stemmed, seeded, and minced
1/2 medium red onion, diced
1 large stalk celery, diced
1 carrot, peeled and diced
1/2 tablespoon toasted and freshly ground cumin
1/2 tablespoon toasted and freshly ground black pepper, plus more to taste
1 bay leaf, broken in half
1/4 cup Spanish Sherry vinegar
1 cup dried black beans, rinsed, soaked overnight, and drained
2 ham hocks
5 cups chicken stock
Kosher salt

1
In a medium saucepot over medium heat, cook the bacon in the olive oil until the meat is nearly done.
2
Add the butter.
3
When it foams, add the garlic and jalapenos.
4
Stir and allow them to flavor the fats; but only for about 30 seconds.
5
Quickly add in the onion, celery, and carrot, and turn the heat to medium-high.
6
Stir to coat.
7
Cook, stirring only occasionally, about 10 minutes.
8
When the vegetables are nicely caramelized, add the cumin, black pepper, and bay leaf.
9
Add the vinegar, then the drained beans, ham hocks, and chicken stock and bring to a boil.
10
Skim off any impurities that float to the surface.
11
Reduce the heat to medium-low and cook the beans, uncovered, until they are soft, 1 1/2 to 2 hours.
12
Add more stock or water as necessary.
13
Season with salt and pepper and serve.

745

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

109

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.

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 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ounce smoked bacon, diced, 1/2 tablespoon pure olive oil, 1 tablespoon butter, 3 cloves garlic, minced, and more.

Yes, Black Beans falls under the Meat & Poultry 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!

Black Beans

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