Frijoles Colorados

Name: Frijoles Colorados
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 6 servings
Cuisine: Cuban
Ingredients: 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil; 4 oz fresh chorizo sausage, diced; 1 yellow onion, diced; 1 green bell pepper, diced; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 1 cup calabaza squash, cubed; 30 oz canned red kidney beans; 2 cups chicken broth; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp dried oregano; 1 dried bay leaf; 1 tbsp red wine vinegar

A Cuban red bean stew cooked with savory chorizo, calabaza squash, and aromatic spices. It offers a thick, comforting texture that is traditionally served over white rice.

55 minEasyServes 6310 cal/serving

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Ingredients

2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
4 oz fresh chorizo sausage, diced
1 yellow onion, diced
1 green bell pepper, diced
4 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup calabaza squash, cubed
30 oz canned red kidney beans
2 cups chicken broth
1 tsp ground cumin
1 tsp dried oregano
1 dried bay leaf
1 tbsp red wine vinegar

Instructions

1

Heat 2 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil in a large pot over medium heat.
2

Add 4 oz diced fresh chorizo sausage and cook for 6 minutes until browned and the internal temperature reaches 160F.
3

Add 1 diced yellow onion, 1 diced green bell pepper, and 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 5 minutes until softened.
4

Stir in 1 cup cubed calabaza squash, 30 oz canned red kidney beans, 2 cups chicken broth, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, and 1 dried bay leaf.
5

Bring to a simmer, cover, and cook for 25 minutes until squash is tender.
6

Remove dried bay leaf, stir in 1 tbsp red wine vinegar, and crush some beans against the pot wall to thicken.

Questions

How long does Frijoles Colorados keep?

Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and eat them within three days. Reheat gently on the stovetop. It also freezes well for up to three months.

Can I halve or double Frijoles Colorados?

Yes. As written it serves 6. Every ingredient in this entry carries precomputed half and double quantities, and the app's batch dial rewrites them inside each step. When doubling on the stovetop, use your widest pan or work in two batches so the food sears instead of steaming.

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