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HOC Signature Black Beans

Not your mamas black beans: full of flavor so they stand on their own and dance a jig on your tastebuds.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Total Time 10 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • Oil for sautéing
  • 1/2 Onion Finely Diced
  • 1 Tomato Finely Diced
  • 3 Stems Cilantro Finely Chopped
  • 1 Packet Goya Sazon con Achiote y Annatto
  • 1 TSP Goya Adobo All purpose Seasoning
  • 1.5 Limes Juiced
  • 1 TSP Cumin
  • 1 TBSP Ancho Chili Powder
  • 2 TBSP Salt
  • 3 C Dry Black Beans
  • 7 C Water

Instructions
 

For Instant Pot

  • Put your IP on Saute function and add oil. Once it is hot, add in onion and saute for 1-2 minutes. Add in all other ingredients except water, and coat beans well with the sofrito. Add in water, turn saute function off, and select Chili/Beans function and set time for 25 minutes. Add water, close with pressure gauge at sealed, and let cook and release pressure. Taste to adjust for seasoning and enjoy!

For Stovetop

  • In a large Dutch Oven or pot, heat oil over medium heat. Add in onion and cook until translucent (2-3 minutes). Add in tomatoes, cilantro, herbs and seasonings and saute until tomatoes are soft. Add in beans and water. Bring to a boil, and lower to a simmer for 1.5 hours, or until beans are no longer hard in the middle. Taste to adjust for seasoning, and enjoy!

For Crockpot

  • In a pan, heat oil over medium heat. Add in onion and cook until translucent (2-3 minutes). Add in tomatoes, cilantro, herbs and seasonings and saute until tomatoes are soft. Transfer sofrito to the crockpot and add in beans and water. Cover and cook on low setting for 6-8 hours. Taste to adjust for seasoning, and enjoy!