Quick Mexican Black Bean Stew
This Quick Mexican Black Bean Stew is the perfect comforting dish. It's made with a few easy-to-find ingredients and can be served as a side or with a tortilla in less than 30 minutes.
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This Mexican-inspired black bean stew is packed with flavor. The black beans have a tasty rich flavor, it's comforting, warming and filling. Another plus is that it is made in no time at all. Serve this dish as a side or main or even a filling.
Serve with on a Mexican-themed menu with Simple Guacamole Recipe, Vegetarian Black Bean and Cheese Enchiladas and Authentic Mexican Birria Tacos.
Why You Should Try This Recipe
- This black bean stew is cooked in a rich tomato stew and seasoned to perfection.
- It can be served as a side or appetizer.
- It is a great vegetarian option.
- All the ingredients are inexpensive and easy to find at any supermarket.
- Double or triple the recipe to feed more people.
Ingredients
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- Black beans: Select good-quality canned black beans for this stew.
- Tomato paste: Use good-quality tomato paste for the best flavor.
- Onions: Use white or red onions for this recipe.
- Cumin: Ground cumin is used to season the stew.
Tips and Substitutions
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- Black beans: I use canned black beans to save time. However, you can use dried beans instead. You may need to soak them overnight before cooking or following the instructions on the packaging.
- Onion: You can swap white onions with red onions or onion powder.
- Garlic: Add fresh garlic instead of garlic powder for a richer garlic flavor.
- Add-ins: Feel free to add any seasoning of your choice for more flavor or alter the seasoning to suit your taste. For example, add more paprika if you want a spicy black bean stew.
How to Make Quick Mexican Black Bean Stew
- Heat a splash of oil in a pot. Add onions and cook until fragrant.
2. Next, add tomato paste and stir on medium heat for one minute.
3. Add cumin, stir and cook for one minute. Then, add a cup of water or vegetable stock, garlic powder, salt to taste, and paprika and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cook on low to medium for 5-7 minutes.
4. Finally, add the black beans, stir and let it cook on low to medium 7-10 minutes. Leave to simmer on low heat for 2-3 minutes and remove from the stove.
5. Serve this delicious Quick Mexican Black Bean Stew with a tortilla and sour cream, garnishing with coriander, chilies, and red onions.
Recipe FAQs
No. You can use pre-cooked black beans; however, you may need to cook them for a shorter time to avoid overcooking them. Overcooking results in soft beans that fall apart.
Yes you can cook canned beans but they are already cooked so you should cook them for a shorter amount of time to prevent them from becoming too soft.
Add the beans to an airtight container and refrigerate for up to four days. When ready to serve, reheat the beans in a microwave.
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Quick Mexican Black Bean Stew
Equipment
- 1 Saucepan
Ingredients
- A splash of sunflower or vegetable oil
- 2 tablespoon of tomato paste
- ¼ onions
- 2 teaspoon of ground cumin
- 1 cup of water or vegetable stock
- 1 teaspoon of paprika
- 1 teaspoon of garlic powder
- Salt to taste
- 1 can of black beans
Instructions
- Heat a splash of oil in a medium pot. Add onions and cook for 2-3 minutes on a low heat or cook until fragrant.
- Next, add tomato paste, stir and cook on medium heat for one minute. Once this is done, add ground cumin, stir and cook for another minute.
- Then, pour in a cup of water or vegetable stock, add garlic powder, salt to taste, and paprika and stir. Bring the mixture to a boil, then cook on low to medium for 5-7 minutes.
- Finally, add the black beans to the mixture, stir and let it cook on low to medium 7-10 minutes. Let the stew simmer on for 2-3 minutes and remove from the stove.
- Serve this delicious black bean stew with tortilla, and sour cream, and garnish with coriander, chilies, and red onions.
Notes
- Black beans: You can use dried or precooked beans instead of canned beans. To cook dried beans, follow the instructions on the packaging.
- Onion: Feel free to swap white onions with red onions or onion powder.
- Garlic: For a richer garlic flavor, add fresh garlic instead of garlic powder.
- Add-ins: Feel free to add any seasoning of your choice for more flavor or to alter the seasoning to suit your taste. For example, add more paprika if you want a spicy black bean stew. You can also add any meat or protein of your choice, like beef, chicken, or prawns, to the bowl!
