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frijoles colorados/red beans cuban style

Recipe by
Monika Rosales
Pembroke Pines, FL

Just like my mommy taught me....so delightful

prep time 40 Min
cook time 1 Hr
method Stove Top

Ingredients For frijoles colorados/red beans cuban style

  • 24 oz
    red beans dried ( 2...12 oz packages)
  • 8 c
    water
  • 1/2
    onion, chopped
  • 1/2
    green pepper, chopped
  • 3
    garlic cloves, smashed
  • 1
    chorizo, spanish...sliced
  • 1 c
    pumpkin(calabaza)...fresh and cut up into large chunks
  • 1
    green plaintain, cut up into 4-6 pieces
  • 2
    chunks of ham hocks or smoked turkey chunks
  • 1/2 c
    olive oil
  • 1/4 c
    cilantro
  • 2
    bay leaves
  • salt/pepper to taste
  • 1/2 can
    tomato sauce

How To Make frijoles colorados/red beans cuban style

  • 1
    Bring the water, beans and ham hocks OR smoked turkey to boil for at least 1 hour or until tender.
  • 2
    In a skillet...saute in the olive oil ,onions, peppers, garlic,chorizo and tomato sauce. about 5 mins, then add to beans.
  • 3
    add also the pumpkin ( calabaza) as well as the green plantain and cilantro...simmer another hour or till thickened and tender...stirring occasionally add salt and pepper to taste.

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