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Grandma Raquel's Red Beans

(by Catherine Gigante-Brown)


3 T. olive oil

1/2 medium onion, chopped

1/4 red pepper, chopped

3 cloves garlic, finely chopped

1/2 chorizo (Spanish sausage), sliced

1/2 can (8 oz. size) tomato sauce

1 medium potato, cut into 1-in. cubes

salt, to taste

15 oz. can Progresso Red Beans (not dark red), drained

 

In a pot over medium heat, add oil and sauté onions, peppers, and garlic until soft.

Add chorizo and continue to sauté for a few minutes.

Add tomato sauce and cook over low heat for 3 - 4 minutes.

Add potatoes and enough water to cover.

Add salt and pepper to taste.

Cover and cook until potatoes are almost tender.

Add drained beans. Bring to a boil. Lower heat and simmer about 10 - 15 minutes.

Serve over white rice.


(Read Frijoles Love, the story that accompanies this recipe.)

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