Authentic Cuban Black Beans

58m
Serves 1
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Directions

  1. 1Wash and rinse dried beans. Pressure cook with water, salt, and bay leaves for 35 minutes.
  2. 2Sauté diced onions and green bell pepper until softened.
  3. 3Add cumin, oregano, and garlic to the sautéed vegetables and mix until fragrant.
  4. 4Deglaze the pan with cooking wine.
  5. 5Add the sofrito to the cooked beans.
  6. 6Add tomato sauce, white vinegar, and white sugar to the beans.
  7. 7Simmer on low for 15-20 minutes, or until desired thickness.

Ingredients

  • 14 oz dried black beans
  • 4 cups water
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 medium onion, diced
  • 1 green bell pepper, diced
  • 4 garlic cloves
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp oregano
  • 0.25 cups dry cooking wine
  • 1 tsp tomato sauce or ketchup
  • 1 tbsp white vinegar
  • 2 tsp white sugar
  • 0 salt & pepper

Equipment

pressure cookersaucepan