puerto rican rice and beans

Name: Puerto Rican Rice and Beans
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 1 h 30 min
Cuisine: Puerto Rican
Ingredients: 2 - ham steaks, cubed; 1 large onion; 1 large bell pepper; 4 clove(s) garlic; 1 can(s) tomato sauce; 2-3 can(s) water (tomato sauce can); 1 tablespoon(s) oregano, dried; 1 tablespoon(s) cilantro, dried (i use a small bunch of fresh, minced); 1/2 teaspoon(s) black pepper; 2 can(s) favorite pinto beans (or can use homemade)

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S Slater

knoxville, TN

Updated on Jun 30, 2014

Mom started making this dish when we moved to Puerto Rico in the early 70's. It became a family favorite and takes me back to that place and time with each bite.

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 1 Hr 30 Min

method Stove Top

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Ingredients

2 - ham steaks, cubed
1 large onion
1 large bell pepper
4 cloves garlic
1 can tomato sauce
2-3 cans water (tomato sauce can)
1 tablespoon oregano, dried
1 tablespoon cilantro, dried (i use a small bunch of fresh, minced)
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
2 cans favorite pinto beans (or can use homemade)

How To Make puerto rican rice and beans

Step 1

Brown diced ham in oil

Step 2

Add onion, garlic and bell pepper and saute with ham
Step 3

Add tomato sauce & water along with oregano, cilantro and pepper
Step 4

Simmer for 30 min., covered
Step 5

Add 2 cans of pinto beans, cover and simmer 1 hour (you may need to add a little water after adding beans, use your judgement)
Step 6

Remove from heat and serve over rice
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