Abuela's Frijoles Guisados

Ingredients

• About 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
• 1/2 yellow onion, diced
• 1/2 bell pepper (any color), diced
• 4 cloves garlic crushed (or minced)
• 1/4 to 1/2 jar pitted Goya manzanilla olives with pimientos, roughly chopped
• 2-3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1/2 to 1 packet Goya Sazón with coriander and annatto (orange box)
• 1 can beans
• 1.5 teaspoons oregano
• 1.5 teaspoons cumin
• salt and pepper to taste
• Water, as needed
• Cilantro, for garnish (optional)

Preparation:

1. Heat up olive oil in a medium sized pan. Add diced pepper, onion, oregano, and cumin. Stir occasionally.

2. When the onions have softened add garlic. Let cook for ~1 minute, then add olives. Don’t be afraid to put the olive liquid in too – it adds flavor!

3. Add tomato paste, beans, and Sazón. Stir and simmer for at least 10 minutes. Add water if the mixture is too thick.

4. Salt to taste. Add garnish of cilantro just before serving.

Variation

• You can also make this recipe with chicken or shrimp instead of beans. The only difference is you need to add more liquid and increase the cook time.

Originally from Lucas's Abuela