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Cuban-Style Black Beans

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PREP TIME
15 min
COOKING TIME
90 min
TOTAL TIME
585 min
SERVINGS
8 servings
Dinner Cuban
Cuban-Style Black Beans
Ingredients
  • 1 pound black beans, washed
  • 1/4 cup olive oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 medium green bell pepper, chopped
  • 6 cloves garlic, peeled and minced
  • 5 cups water
  • 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
  • 1 (4 ounce) jar diced pimentos, drained
  • 1 tablespoon vinegar
  • 2 teaspoons salt
  • 1 teaspoon white sugar
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
1
Begin by submerging the beans in a substantial quantity of water within a large cooking vessel, allowing them to rehydrate for an extended period, typically spanning 8 hours or overnight.
2
Next, heat a moderate amount of oil in a moderately sized saucepan over medium thermal energy, and sauté the onion, green bell pepper, and garlic until they become tender and soft.
3
Combine the sautéed onion mixture with the drained beans, water, tomato paste, pimentos, and vinegar in the saucepan. Add a pinch of salt, sugar, and pepper to enhance the flavor profile. Stir well to combine.
4
Bring the mixture to a rolling boil, then cover the saucepan and lower the heat to a more subdued level. Allow it to simmer for 1 1/2 hours, periodically stirring the contents to ensure even cooking, until the beans have achieved a tender texture.