Best 2 Sweet Cuban Black Beans Recipes

Sweet Cuban black beans, a traditional dish from the Caribbean, is a flavorful and versatile dish that can be enjoyed as a side or as a main course. With its rich, smoky flavor and tender texture, this dish is a favorite among many. Whether you're looking for a hearty and comforting meal or a light and refreshing side dish, sweet Cuban black beans are sure to satisfy your cravings. In this article, we'll explore the best recipe for this classic dish, providing step-by-step instructions and helpful tips to ensure that you create a delicious and authentic Cuban black bean dish that will tantalize your taste buds.

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CUBAN GRILLED CHUCK BEEF ROAST WITH GRILLED SWEET POTATOES AND BLACK BEANS

Cuban grilled chuck beef roast with grilled sweet potatoes and black beans image

If you're looking to serve something different for your holiday dinner or for a dinner party, give this a try. It's one of the best roast beef recipes we've tried. The meat's slathered with a spicy, sweet, and smoky rub. As it sits, the flavors permeate the meat. Putting on the grill for a bit adds to the smoky flavor and really...

Provided by Barbara Mayo

Categories Roasts

Time 2h

Number Of Ingredients 21

Ingredients

1 2-4 pound chuck roast
2 Tbsp meat tenderizer plain
1 Tbsp toasted cumin
1 Tbsp adobo
2 clove fresh garlic, minced
1 Tbsp onion powder
2 Tbsp peppercorn medley
1 tsp red pepper flakes
1/2 c dark brown sugar
GRILLED SWEET POTATOES
4 large fresh sweet potatoes, peeled and quartered
4 Tbsp dark brown sugar
1/4 c garlic flavored olive oil
1/2 c chopped fresh cilantro
1 tsp sea salt
BLACK BEANS
1 can(s) black beans, drained and washed
1/4 c chopped fresh cilantro
GARNISH
4 large limes, quartered
1/2 c fresh cilantro, chopped

Steps:

1. Rub chuck roast on both sides with meat tenderizer then place on platter to rest.
2. Add toasted cumin, adobo, minced garlic, onion powder, and ground peppercorn medley, red pepper flakes, and dark brown sugar; mix well.
3. Coat both sides of chuck roast and place uncovered in refrigerator for 30 minutes to 1 hour.
4. While roast is resting start sweet potatoes. Peel and quarter sweet potatoes.
5. Fill a 4-quart pot 2/3 with water and add salt. Place on medium-high heat.
6. Add peeled and quartered sweet potatoes and cook for 10 minutes.
7. Remove from pot and place on foil-lined pan. Drizzle with garlic flavored olive oil and sprinkle with fresh cilantro and dark brown sugar. Set aside.
8. Using a charcoal grill, build a medium-hot fire on one side of grill to place roast. Then place aluminum foil with sweet potatoes on side without fire. Make sure you poke at least 12 holes in foil so smoke and heat get to all potatoes. Close cover and grill for 7 minutes.
9. Then turn chuck roast and grill another 7 minutes. Turn potatoes each time you turn roast. Potatoes need to be fork tender so they may need an extra few minutes.
10. Remove roast to a baking sheet tent with foil and place in a 375 degree preheated oven to bake for 20-30 minutes.
11. If you like your meat medium to well, you may want to leave in oven longer. We like it pink in the middle remove from oven to rest. Place sweet potatoes and black beans in large bowl add the juice of one lime and fresh cilantro and toss gently.
12. Remove tent from roast and slice on the diagonal place in center of platter spoon sweet potatoes and bean mixture around sliced roast and squeeze the juice of 1 lime over entire platter. Cut 2 limes into quarters and place over and around dish.

SWEET CUBAN BLACK BEANS

Sweet Cuban Black Beans image

I took these to work and everyone loved them.

Provided by barbara lentz

Categories Other Side Dishes

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

2 c dry black beans
2 bay leaves
1/4 c olive oil
1 large red bell pepper chopped
1 large onion chopped
6 clove garlic minced
1 Tbsp oregano
1 Tbsp cumin
1 c sugar
1/4 c sherry wine
1/2 red onion chopped
1/4 c fresh cilantro chopped

Steps:

1. Soak beans in salted water to cover 3 inches overnight. Drain and place in a large soup pot with bay leaves and fresh water to cover 3 inches. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer and cook until beans are tender about 2 hours.
2. After an hour and a half heat oil over medium heat and add bell pepper and onion and cook until tender about 7 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, and cumin.
3. Place mixture in pan with beans and add sugar, sherry, and red onions. Cook another 30 minutes. Salt to taste and add cilantro.

Tips:

To make the beans more flavorful, soak them overnight in water.
Use a variety of vegetables in your sofrito, such as onions, peppers, garlic, and tomatoes.
If you don't have any sofrito on hand, you can substitute a can of tomato sauce or diced tomatoes.
Season the beans with salt, pepper, and cumin to taste.
Serve the beans over rice, with a side of plantains or avocado.

Conclusion:

Cuban black beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. They're also a great source of protein, fiber, and iron. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make this classic Cuban dish at home.