Ingredients

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  • 3 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 2 bay leaves
  • One 8-ounce can tomato sauce (such as Goya Spanish style)
  • 2 teaspoons adobo (seasoned salt) or salt and pepper to taste
  • 1/2 teaspoon Goya Sazon or Accent seasoning (optional)
  • 1/2 small bunch fresh cilantro, including stems, roughly chopped (optional)
  • 2 cups (1 pound) dried red beans, soaked overnight in 1 quart cold water, drained

Method

  • Directions
  • Heat the olive oil in a pot large enough to hold all the ingredients.
  • Saute the onion and garlic over medium heat for 5 minutes.
  • Add the oregano, bay leaves, tomato sauce, adobo, and Sazon (if using).
  • Bring to a simmer and add the cilantro (if using) and beans, adding enough water to cover (about 3 cups).
  • Bring to a boil, then reduce to a low simmer and cook 1 1/2 hours, covered, until the beans are tender enough to mash between two fingers.