Colombian-Style Red Beans

Ingredients

• 1 beefsteak tomato 
• 1 bunch green onions 
• 2 cloves garlic 
• ¼ cup cilantro 
• 4 slices thick-cut bacon 
• 1 teaspoon canola oil 
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin 
• 1 tablespoon sazon seasoning 
• 3 (15.5 oz) cans red beans 
• 1 tablespoon sugar 
• 2 cups no-salt-added beef stock 
• 1 chicken bouillon cube 

Steps

1. Chop tomato, onions, garlic, and cilantro coarsely; slice bacon (wash hands). Preheat large saucepan on medium 2–3 minutes. Add oil and bacon to pan; cook 7–9 minutes until bacon is crisp. Add onions, tomatoes, garlic, cumin, and sazon to pan. Cook 5–7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until vegetables soften. 
2. Drain and rinse beans. Add beans, sugar, stock, and bouillon cube to pan and bring to a simmer. Cook 18–20 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens. Stir in cilantro and serve.