Frijoles Colorados (Authentic Cuban Red Beans)

A true Cuban favorite! Serve these authentic Cuban red beans as a main dish or a side dish.

INGREDIENTS

– dried red kidney beans  – smoked ham hock – olive oil – bacon – onion, bell pepper, garlic – tomato sauce, dry cooking wine – white vinegar – paprika, dried oregano, cumin, bay leaves, salt  – chorizo links – butternut squash, potatoes

Step-by-step instructions!

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Rinse the beans under cold water. In a large saucepan, place the beans with enough water to cover the beans. Soak in the water for 6 hours or up to overnight. Do not drain.

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Place the ham hock in the saucepan with 3 additional cups of water. Bring to a boil then reduce to low heat. Simmer for 1 hour. Remove the ham hock and cut the meat off the bone. Set aside.

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Cook bacon in oil for 5 min. Add onions and green bell peppers. Saute for 2-3 min. Stir in the garlic and saute for 30 sec. Stir in tomato sauce, cooking wine, vinegar, smoked paprika, cumin, bay leaves, and salt. Cook for 2-3 minutes.

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Transfer the beans, water, and ham to the sofrito. Stir, bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer for 1 hour, stirring occasionally, until the beans have softened.

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Add in the chorizo, squash, and potatoes. Simmer for 20 min at medium-low, uncovered, stirring occasionally, or until the veggies have softened. Remove bay leaves. Serve by itself or over white rice.

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