Pork and Black Bean Stew Recipe (Frijoles con Puerco)

  • Yield:

    6 servings

  • Total Time:

    2 hrs 20 mins

  • Prep Time:

    10 mins

  • Cook Time:

    2 hrs 10 mins

Ingredients

  • 7 cups water, divided
  • 8 ounces dried black beans (about 1-1/4 cups salmon fillets (about 6 ounces each)
  • 2 tablespoons Mazola® Corn Oil
  • 1 pound boneless pork, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 large green pepper, chopped
  • 1 large onion, coarsely chopped
  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 2 medium tomatoes, chopped
  • 2 teaspoons Mazola® Chicken Flavor Bouillon Powder
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin seed
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt, or to taste
  • Garnishes: chopped radishes, chopped onions

Instructions

  1. Step 1) Combine 4 cups water and beans in a 2-quart saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium-high heat; boil 2 minutes. Remove from heat. Let stand 1 hour; drain.
  2. Step 2) Heat corn oil in a large skillet, over medium-high heat. Add pork and cook for 5 to 8 minutes until browned. Add green pepper, onion and garlic; cook 2 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in drained beans, 3 cups water, tomatoes, bouillon, cilantro and cumin. Bring to boil, stirring to dissolve boullion.
  3. Step 3) Reduce heat; cover. Simmer 1 hour, stirring occasionally, or until beans are tender. Add salt to taste.
  4. Step 4) Garnish with radishes, onion and lemon wedges.