Cuban-Style Red Beans

Here’s a hearty and comforting recipe for Cuban-Style Red Beans (Frijoles Colorados)—a beloved dish full of smoky, savory flavor and perfect with rice or crusty bread:

🫘 Ingredients
1 lb dried red kidney beans, soaked overnight

1 smoked ham hock or chorizo sausage, sliced

1 medium onion, chopped

1 green bell pepper, chopped

4 garlic cloves, minced

1 bay leaf

1 tsp ground cumin

1 tsp oregano

½ tsp paprika

1 tbsp tomato paste

1 medium potato, peeled and diced

1 small sweet potato, peeled and diced

Salt and pepper, to taste

2 tbsp olive oil

6 cups water or broth

Splash of vinegar (optional, for brightness)