Cuban-Style Red Beans And Rice - Congri Traditional

Name: Cuban-Style Red Beans And Rice - Congri Traditional
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 slices bacon (optional); 2 tablespoons olive oil; 2 cups chopped onions; 1 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers (about 1 medium); 4 garlic cloves, minced; 2 tablespoons tomato paste; 2 cups uncooked long-grain rice; 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano; 1 1/2 teaspoons cumin; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper; 1 bay leaf; 7 (14 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth (divided 6 to 1) or (14 ounce) cans low sodium vegetable broth (divided 6 to 1); 3 (16 ounce) cans red beans, rinsed and drained; sliced green onion (optional); chopped fresh fine parsley (optional)

Servings: persons

8 slices bacon (optional)
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 cups chopped onions
1 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers (about 1 medium)
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons tomato paste
2 cups uncooked long-grain rice
1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
1 1/2 teaspoons cumin
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 bay leaf
7 (14 ounce) cans low sodium chicken broth (divided 6 to 1) or (14 ounce) cans low sodium vegetable broth (divided 6 to 1)
3 (16 ounce) cans red beans, rinsed and drained
sliced green onion (optional)
chopped fresh fine parsley (optional)

1
Cook bacon in a Dutch oven over medium heat until crsip.
2
Remove bacon from pan, reserving 1 tablespoon drippings in pan, crumble bacon, and set aside on paper towel to drain.
3
Add oil to pan.
4
Add onion and bell pepper; saute over medium-high heat 4 minutes or until onion is tender.
5
Add garlic; saute 1 minute or just until garlic begins to brown.
6
Add tomato paste; cook 1 minute, stirring constantly.
7
Add rice, oregano, cumin, salt, and black pepper; cook 2 minutes, stirring constantly.
8
Place reserved bacon and bay leaf in pan; stir in 6 cans of broth and bring to a boil.
9
Cover, reduce heat and simmer 20 minutes or until rice is tender.
10
Remove from heat; discard bay leaf.
11
Stir in remaining can of broth and beans.
12
Cook 5 minutes over low heat or until heated through, stirring frquently, but carefully.
13
Garnish with green onions, if desired or/and parsley, if desired.

1346

kcal

Calories

Fat

143

Carbs

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

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

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: 8 slices bacon (optional), 2 tablespoons olive oil, 2 cups chopped onions, 1 1/2 cups chopped green bell peppers (about 1 medium), and more.

Yes, Cuban-Style Red Beans And Rice - Congri Traditional 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!