Chuletas Guisadas with Rice and Beans

Name: Chuletas Guisadas with Rice and Beans
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4-6
Ingredients: 2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 🧡; 2 tbsp olive oil 🫒; ½ onion, diced 🧅; 3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄; ½ green bell pepper, diced 🫑; ½ tsp salt 🧂; ½ tsp black pepper ⚫; ½ tsp cumin ✨; ½ tsp smoked paprika 🌶️; ½ tsp oregano 🌿; ½ tsp sazón seasoning 🏺; 1 tbsp tomato paste 🍅; ½ cup tomato sauce 🍅; 1 ½ cups vegetable broth (or water) 🍲; ¼ cup chopped fresh cilantro 🌿

Prep: 10 min | Cook Time: 25 min | Total Time: 35 minCook: 25 min | Total Time: 35 minTotal: 35 min

Story

As the hearty chickpea stew simmers, Don Luis stirs the pot with care, letting the rich flavors of sofrito, tomatoes, and warm spices meld together. “This is a dish of comfort and tradition,” he says, scooping a generous serving into a bowl. The aroma of garlic, cumin, and paprika fills the kitchen, making every spoonful nourishing and satisfying. Whether served with white rice, tostones, or on its own, this dish feels like home—simple, hearty, and packed with flavor. 🍲✨

Ingredients

2 cans (15 oz each) chickpeas, drained and rinsed 🧡
2 tbsp olive oil 🫒
0.5 onion, diced 🧅
3 cloves garlic, minced 🧄
0.5 green bell pepper, diced 🫑
0.5 tsp salt 🧂
0.5 tsp black pepper ⚫
0.5 tsp cumin ✨
0.5 tsp smoked paprika 🌶️
0.5 tsp oregano 🌿
0.5 tsp sazón seasoning 🏺
1 tbsp tomato paste 🍅
0.5 cup tomato sauce 🍅
1 ½ cups vegetable broth (or water) 🍲
0.25 cup chopped fresh cilantro 🌿

Instructions

11️⃣ Sauté the Sofrito Base
2In a large pot over medium heat, heat olive oil. Sauté onion, garlic, and bell pepper for 3 minutes until fragrant and slightly softened. 🧅🧄🫑
32️⃣ Add the Seasonings & Tomato Paste
4Stir in salt, black pepper, cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and sazón. Mix well, then add tomato paste and cook for 1 minute to deepen the flavors. ✨🌶️
53️⃣ Simmer the Stew
6Pour in tomato sauce and vegetable broth. Bring to a gentle boil, then add chickpeas. Reduce heat to low and let it simmer for 20-25 minutes, stirring occasionally. 🍲🔥
74️⃣ Finish & Serve
8Stir in fresh cilantro, taste for seasoning, and serve warm! Enjoy over rice, with crusty bread, or alongside fried plantains. 🍚✨

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