Recipe: Beans in a Stew

Beans in a Stew

2 tbsp olive oil
1 small onion chopped
1/2 pimiento chopped
2 chili peppers chopped
3 cloves garlic minced
1/2 envelopes Goya Sazon
1 tbsp Reca to (Sofrito)
1 tsp oregano
1/4 tsp cumin
1/2 cup tomato sauce
2 cans red beans drained*
3 cups water
salt to taste
1/8 tsp pepper
add ham in cubes, squash or yautia (optional)

Heat oil, add onion, pimiento, chili, garlic, sazon, recaito, oregano, Cumin and sauce. Cook 2 minutes - lower the heat.

Add beans and water. Add salt to taste. Add the chopped ham and the root vegetable of your preference (yautia or potato). Simmer for about 20 minutes; until liquids are reduced.

Serve over white rice or as a stew accompanied by tostones.