Peruvian Bean Stew
A hearty and flavorful stew originating from Peru, adapted with Mexican flavors. Kidney beans and mildly spicy peppers come together to create a delicious and comforting dish.
Ingredients
- β1 peruviandried aji amarillo peppers
- β1 can kidneyred kidney beans, drained and rinsed
- β1 can beanpinto beans, drained and rinsed
- β1 cup stewbeef broth
- β1 mildly pungentonion, diced
- β1 mildlybell pepper, diced
- β2 mildlygarlic cloves, minced
- β1 teaspoon mildlycumin
- β1 teaspoon mildlychili powder
- β1/2 teaspoon mildlycayenne pepper
Instructions
- 1
Heat oil in a large Dutch oven over medium-high heat.
- 2
Add diced onion and cook until translucent, about 5 minutes.
- 3
Add diced bell pepper and cook for an additional 3 minutes.
- 4
Add minced garlic and cook for 1 minute.
- 5
Add cumin, chili powder, and cayenne pepper. Cook for 1 minute.
- 6
Add beef broth, dried aji amarillo peppers, kidney beans, and pinto beans.
- 7
Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer for 20 minutes.
- 8
Season with salt and pepper to taste.
- 9
Serve hot, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired.