Cuban Black Beans with Ham
Black beans with ham are a delicious side to pork ribs or anything off the grill. Different from baked beans, this recipe is healthier in that no sugars are needed for great flavor.
Servings: 10 servings
Ingredients
- 4 cans of black beans
- 2 T olive oil
- 3-4 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 large sweet onion (diced)
- 4 green onions (sliced thinly (garnish))
- ¾ c sour cream (garnish)
- 4-6 Roma tomatoes (diced)
- 2 jalapenos (minced)
- 3 carrots (peeled and diced)
- 1 large ham steak (about 8-10 oz. cut into bite-size piece)
- 1 yellow pepper (diced)
- 4 T fresh cilantro
- 2 t salt (may need more since beans soak up the salt)
- 2 t pepper
- 1 can beef broth
- 1 T cornstarch (dissolved in cold water)
- 1 T cumin
- ½ t Cayenne pepper to taste (optional in terms of spice level desired)
- Garnish - Served on the side Optional but good!
- 6 sliced green onions
- 2 diced fresh jalapenos
- 1 cup sour cream
Instructions
- In a large pot or skillet, saute onions, red pepper, jalapenos, and carrots until softened.
- Add tomatoes, ham steak, cilantro, and garlic.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes.
- Add rinsed and drained black beans.
- Add broth and cornstarch. Cook on medium-high for a few minutes, then reduce to low.
- Cook until ½ of the broth has evaporated.
- Add cumin and salt and pepper to taste.
- Add more cilantro, jalapenos, and cayenne if you're wanting it spicier.
- Let cook for about 30 minutes at least on low for all the flavors to incorporate.
- Garnish with sliced green onions, sliced jalapenos, and sour cream.
- ENJOY!