Cubanos Frijoles Recipe

Recipesfull introduces to you: Popular Recipes. (Cubanos Frijoles Recipe). 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.

Brief

Prep 15 mins

Cook: 40 mins

Total: 55 mins

Servings: 8

Yield: 8 servings

Cubanos Frijoles Recipe

Ingredients

2 cups brown rice

4 cups water

1 ½ pounds ground beef

2 tablespoons Cajun seasoning

1 onion

chopped

2 (15 ounce) cans black beans

1 (6 ounce) can chopped black olives

drained

¼ cup red wine vinegar

3 sprigs fresh cilantro

chopped

¼ teaspoon ground dried chipotle pepper

World Cuisine

Directions

Step 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.

Step 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

Cubanos Frijoles Recipe

Servings Per Recipe:8

Calories: 569.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 24.6g 49%

Carbohydrates: 57.8g 19%

Dietary Fiber: 10.1g 40%

Sugars: 0.9g

Fat: 26.6g 41%

Saturated Fat: 9.8g 49%

Cholesterol: 72.4mg 24%

Vitamin A Iu: 153.6IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 11.5mg 89%

Vitamin B6: 0.5mg 33%

Vitamin C: 4.3mg 7%

Folate: 83.5mcg 21%

Calcium: 85.8mg 9%

Iron: 5.1mg 28%

Magnesium: 122.4mg 44%

Potassium: 706.6mg 20%

Sodium: 1013.6mg 41%

Thiamin: 0.4mg 38%

Calories From Fat: 239.1

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.