sweet cuban black beans

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beulah, MI
Updated on May 10, 2014

I took these to work and everyone loved them.

prep time
cook time 2 Hr 30 Min
method Stove Top
yield 12 serving(s)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dry black beans
  • 2 - bay leaves
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large red bell pepper chopped
  • 1 large onion chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon oregano
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/4 cup sherry wine
  • 1/2 - red onion chopped
  • 1/4 cup fresh cilantro chopped

How To Make sweet cuban black beans

  • Step 1
    Soak beans in salted water to cover 3 inches overnight. Drain and place in a large soup pot with bay leaves and fresh water to cover 3 inches. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer and cook until beans are tender about 2 hours.
  • Step 2
    After an hour and a half heat oil over medium heat and add bell pepper and onion and cook until tender about 7 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, and cumin.
  • Step 3
    Place mixture in pan with beans and add sugar, sherry, and red onions. Cook another 30 minutes. Salt to taste and add cilantro.

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Ingredient: Beans/Legumes
Culture: Cuban
Method: Stove Top

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