Arroz Mamposteado Recipe

Ingredients:

• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1/2 cup chopped lean ham
• 1/2 cup chorizo sausage, optional
• 1/2 cup chopped onion
• 1/2 cup green bell pepper
• Pepper to taste
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• 1 (15oz) can red kidney beans, rinsed
• 8 oz tomato sauce
• 1 tbsp tabasco sauce
• 2 cups uncooked white rice
• 4 cups water
• Salt to taste

Procedure:

Over medium heat, heat oil in a large saucepan. Add ham, chorizo, onion and green pepper, garlic and cumin. Sauté until vegetables are tender. Add beans, tomato sauce and tabasco sauce. Simmer for 5 minutes. Add rice, water and salt, bring to boil. Reduce heat, cover and simmer until rice is tender.