Cubanos Frijoles Recipe
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Cubanos Frijoles

By: William C. Smith  
"Originally this came from a Cuban friend, but I've since doctored it quite a bit. This dish is hearty and a meal in itself. By adding more meat, beans, and rice, you can feed a large group of people. You might want to add more spice as well."

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What to Drink?

Wine Zinfandel
Cocktail Classic Cuba Libre
Prep Time:
15 Min
Cook Time:
40 Min
Ready In:
55 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 8 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups brown rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 1/2 pounds ground beef
  • 2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans
  • 1 (6 ounce) can chopped black olives, drained
  • 1/4 cup red wine vinegar
  • 3 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 1/4 teaspoon chipotle powder (optional)

Directions

  1. Place rice and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until rice is tender.
  2. While the rice is cooking, brown the ground beef in a deep skillet or wok. Season with Cajun seasoning. When meat is almost done, add the onion, and cook until the meat is browned and the onion is translucent. Stir in the beans, olives, vinegar, and chipotle powder, if using. Mix well, cover, and simmer for 20 minutes over medium-low heat. Add the cilantro during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Serve hot over or mixed with rice.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 568 | Total Fat: 26.6g | Cholesterol: 72mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 2, 2006 by PEKINGCHUCK 
I am William C. Smith, and I'd like to reply to the ratings so far. Thank you all for the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 1, 2006 by JAK3G 
I thought this was an excellent dish! My husband is from Puerto Rico so we have a bunch of... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2003 by MCDEB 
This is a great recipe & it's fool proof, too!!! I omitted the onions since my hubby can't... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 8, 2003 by MRSTIGGY 
It was a good recipe, but I was more impressed with the leftovers. I used the leftovers for... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 23, 2003 by VYVVY 
I nice easy recipe that's a winner. I added some extra spices & it turned out perfect. This... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 31, 2004 by REBECCA70111 
Very nice recipe for black beans & rice. I prefer to use ground turkey rather than ground... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2003 by Fleur de Lirious 
This was easy, tasty and pretty close to a lot of Cuban food I've had. Didn't have any... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 5, 2004 by JANEMARY38 
My husband raved on and on about this dish and said it was the best food he's ever had! I did... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 31, 2003 by ANN7258 
I was pleasantly surprised by this recipe...it was really tasty! The redwine vinegar and the... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 27, 2003 by allen.musicman 
Super meal. My family loved it and declared that it should be on the "once-a-week" menu for... MORE

 
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