Frijoles Colorados - Red Beans Recipe

Name: Frijoles Colorados - Red Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 bag small dry red beans; 1 ham hock; 1 piece beef, short rib or flank; 3/4 green pepper; 1/4 cap olive oil; 1 small can tomato sauce; 2 cloves garlic; 1 bay leaf; 1 Tbsp. oregano; 1 tsp. sugar; 1 Tbsp. vinegar; salt and pepper to taste; 1 chorizo (optional)

Servings: persons

1 bag small dry red beans
1 ham hock
1 piece beef, short rib or flank
3/4 green pepper
1/4 cap olive oil
1 small can tomato sauce
2 cloves garlic
1 bay leaf
1 Tbsp. oregano
1 tsp. sugar
1 Tbsp. vinegar
salt and pepper to taste
1 chorizo (optional)

1
Soak beans overnight covered in water.
2
Or use quick softening method:
3
bring beans to boil, boil for 5 minutes, cover and turn off heat.
4
Let beans sit for 1 hour and then begin recipe.
5
Make sure beans are covered by 2 fingers of water.
6
Cook beans on simmer with meat until tender.
7
In small frying pan, saute onion, green pepper and garlic in the olive oil with bay leaf.
8
Be careful not to burn garlic.
9
Add can of tomato sauce and the remaining ingredients.
10
Stir to mix well and add to beans.
11
Continue to cook beans until seasoning is well absorbed and beans are soft.
12
If using chorizo, add whole to sauce before adding to beans.

216

kcal

Calories

Fat

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

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 bag small dry red beans, 1 ham hock, 1 piece beef, short rib or flank, 3/4 green pepper, and more.

Yes, Frijoles Colorados - Red 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!

Frijoles Colorados - Red Beans

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

My Personal Notes

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