Cuban-Style Black Beans Recipe

Name: Cuban-Style Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 lb dried black beans; 4 cups water; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 medium onion, chopped; 1 lb smoked ham hock; 2 teaspoons paprika; 3 teaspoons ground cumin; 2 bay leaves; 4 cups chicken stock; 1/2 teaspoon chili powder; 1 tablespoon vinegar; salt and pepper, to taste

Servings: persons

1 lb dried black beans
4 cups water
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 medium onion, chopped
1 lb smoked ham hock
2 teaspoons paprika
3 teaspoons ground cumin
2 bay leaves
4 cups chicken stock
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1 tablespoon vinegar
salt and pepper, to taste

1
Place the black beans and the 4 cups of water in a large stockpot.
2
Cover and let boil for 2 minute.
3
Turn off the heat and let stand, covered, for 1 hour.
4
Remove the lid, and add the rest of the ingredients, EXCEPT the vinegar, salt and pepper. There should be enough liquid (chicken stock and water) to just cover the beans. If needed add more of either liquid to cover.
5
Cover and simmer until the beans are tender, about 2 hours.
6
Take out the hocks and remove the meat from the bones and fat.
7
Return the meat to the pot; discard fat and bones.
8
Add the vinegar, salt and pepper.
9
Simmer long enough to heat the vinegar throught the beans.
10
Serve over white rice.

872

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

110

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 lb dried black beans, 4 cups water, 3 garlic cloves, minced, 1 medium onion, chopped, and more.

Yes, Cuban-Style Black Beans 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.

Cuban-Style Black Beans

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