Ingredients
- 2 pounds dried red kidney beans
- 12 cups cold water
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 2 pounds stewing beef (chuck, shoulder or shank)
- ½ pound ham rind or bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
- 1 pound onions, peeled and cut into 1-inch pieces, and for garnish, 1 cup chopped onion, washed in a sieve and pressed in a kitchen towel to prevent discoloration
- 8 cloves garlic, crushed, peeled and chopped (2 tablespoons)
- 2 tablespoons chopped jalapeno pepper (more or less to taste)
- 1 large (1-pound, 12-ounce) can whole Italian tomatoes in juice
- 2 teaspoons coriander seeds
- 2 teaspoons cumin powder
- 2 teaspoons dry mustard
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 4 tablespoons chili powder
- Tabasco sauce
- 1 cup grated Cheddar cheese
- Corn tortillas or tacos
- 1 cup chopped onion, washed in a sieve and pressed in a kitchen towel to prevent discoloration
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (12 servings)
466 calories; 9 grams fat; 4 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 3 grams monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 56 grams carbohydrates; 22 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 41 grams protein; 68 milligrams cholesterol; 1069 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
12 servings
Preparation
- Rinse the beans under cool water, removing and discarding any damaged beans and any foreign material. Place the beans in a large pot with the cold water and 1 teaspoon of the salt, and bring to a boil. Cover, reduce the heat, and cook gently for 1 1/4 to 1 1/2 hours, until the beans are tender but not mushy. Set aside; do not drain.
- Cut the beef into 1-inch pieces, and then chop coarsely by hand or in a food processor. When using a food processor, place about 1/2 pound of the chuck in the bowl at a time, and pulse the motor for about 10 seconds.
- Place the pieces of ham rind or bacon in a saucepan, and cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, until most of the fat has been rendered and the rind is dry and brown. Add the 1 pound of onion pieces and the beef, and cook, stirring, for about 5 minutes, until the meat separates and loses its red color. Stir in the garlic, jalapeno pepper and tomatoes.
- Using a mini-chopper or small coffee grinder, process the coriander seeds, and add them to the saucepan, along with the cumin powder, mustard, red pepper flakes, chili powder and the remaining 2 teaspoons of salt. Bring the mixture to a boil. Combine the meat mixture and the beans (liquid and all), return to a boil, cover, reduce the heat to low, and simmer for 1 hour. (The mixture will be soupy.)
- Spoon over boiled rice, and garnish with the Cheddar cheese and the chopped onion. Pass the Tabasco sauce and the corn tortillas or tacos.
2 hours 45 minutes
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