Cuban Black Bean Stew

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A hearty, slow-simmered stew with deep savory flavors and tender beans
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This authentic Cuban black bean stew is a comforting classic that transforms simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful meal. The key is patience; simmering the beans with smoked ham, aromatic spices like oregano and thyme, and a bay leaf creates a rich, velvety broth. Mashing a portion of the beans back into the pot thickens the stew naturally, giving it a luxurious texture. It&# 226;€™s perfect for chilly evenings or as a make-ahead dish that tastes even better the next day. Serve it over white rice for a complete, satisfying feast that captures the essence of Caribbean home cooking.

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Cuban Black Bean Stew

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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 4 Calories: 200.7

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This authentic Cuban black bean stew is a comforting classic that transforms simple ingredients into a deeply flavorful meal. The key is patience; simmering the beans with smoked ham, aromatic spices like oregano and thyme, and a bay leaf creates a rich, velvety broth. Mashing a portion of the beans back into the pot thickens the stew naturally, giving it a luxurious texture. It&# 226;€™s perfect for chilly evenings or as a make-ahead dish that tastes even better the next day. Serve it over white rice for a complete, satisfying feast that captures the essence of Caribbean home cooking.

Ingredients

Directions

  1. Sort and rinse the black beans, then soak them in plenty of water overnight.
  2. Drain and discard the soaking water from the beans.
  3. In a large 4-quart pot, melt the butter over medium heat and sauté the chopped onion until tender but not browned.
  4. Add the soaked beans, 4 cups of fresh water, beef bouillon cube, cooked lean ham (cut into chunks), bay leaves, thyme, oregano, salt, and dried red pepper to the pot.
  5. Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat to low.
  6. Cover the pot and simmer gently until the beans are tender, approximately 1 to 1.5 hours.
  7. Remove about 1 cup of the cooked beans and mash them thoroughly with a potato masher or fork.
  8. Stir the mashed beans back into the pot to thicken the stew naturally.
  9. Remove the ham chunks from the stew and dice them finely.
  10. Remove and discard the bay leaves and whole dried red pepper.
  11. Add the diced ham, chopped bell pepper, and dark rum (if using) back into the stew.
  12. Cover and simmer for an additional 15 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
  13. Serve hot over white rice, topped with a dollop of sour cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 4

Amount Per Serving
Calories 200.7kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 3.7g6%
Saturated Fat 2.0g10%
Cholesterol 8.1mg3%
Sodium 28.8mg2%
Total Carbohydrate 32.8g11%
Dietary Fiber 10.9g44%
Sugars 2.9g
Protein 10.8g22%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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