How to Cook Canned Black Beans

Cooking Canned Beans is one of the best and fastest side dishes you can make to serve alongside any Latin meal. In this post we will discuss “how to cook canned black beans” and give you delicious options and ideas of what to serve them with. Read on to find out all about making the most delicious canned black beans.

I love all things beans. Beans stewed for rice, bean soup, bean patties, refried beans and the list goes on!

And these here, well lets just say, I’m loving these beans forever and ever!

I absolutely love black beans!

There is a misconception out there that in order to have the best beans, you need to make beans from scratch. You know buy a bag of dry beans, soften them overnight and then slowly cook them over the stove.

Please do not believe this, this could not be further from the truth! 

With just a few ingredients, you can make any canned beans taste amazing!

Keep a batch of these delicious black beans in the fridge and you’ll be ready to add them to practically any dish.

And don’t worry because they’re not only yummy but also quick and easy to make too!

For These Beans You Will Need:

• 2 cans black beans (15.5 oz each) Do not drain beans!
• ½ cup white onions (chopped)
• ½ cup green bell peppers (chopped)
• 6 garlic cloves (minced)
• pork fat, bacon or smoked ham hocks
• ½ cup water

Spices/Condiments

• 1 teaspoon oregano
• ½ teaspoon cumin
• 1 tablespoon white vinegar
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• ½ teaspoon sugar
• handful fresh cilantro
• salt and pepper to taste

How to Make Canned Black Beans

1. Get all your ingredients together and chop veggies.
2. Add olive oil to a saucepan and heat over medium heat.
3. Add the pork fat and stir. Cook until golden brown. Add the peppers and onions and cook for a few minutes or until onions are translucent. 

1. Add the garlic and beans (undrained) to saucepan. Stir.
2. Add all the spices, water, cilantro and salt and pepper.
3. Cook for 25 minutes.
4. Top beans with more fresh cilantro.

What to Serve Canned Black Beans with?

Serve these yummy black beans on the side with

Puerto Rican White rice (Arroz Blanco) with Bistec Empanizado (Thin Breaded Fried Steak) (pictured above!)

Puerto Rican White rice (Arroz Blanco) with Bistec Encebollado (Cube Steak and Onions) and Garlic Tostones((Fried Garlic Plantains)

Puerto Rican Rice (Puerto Rican Yellow Rice with Corn) and Canoas de Platano (Stuffed Plantains)

Puerto Rican Rice (Puert Rican Yellow Rice with Corn) with Carne Guisada (Puerto Rican Beef Stew)

Cilantro Lime Rice and Bistec a la Mexicana

Puerto Rican White rice (Arroz Blanco) and Carne Frita (Fried Pork Chunks) and Platanos Fritos (Fried Sweet Plantains)

Puerto Rican White rice (Arroz Blanco) with Hoison Garlic Baby Back Ribs

Puerto Rican White rice (Arroz Blanco), Camarones a la Crema (Shrimps in a Chipotle Cream Sauce) and Garlic Tostones((Fried Garlic Plantains)

What to Do with Leftover Black Beans

Have leftover black beans, why not make them into refried black beans?

Using a hand immersion blender or regular blender, blend beans until smooth. (Add a little bit of water to beans if needed)

Then serve refried beans in burritos, tacos, enchiladas or with any of the above dishes.

How to Make These Beans Vegetarian

To make these Vegetarian, simply exclude the pork fat.

📖 Recipe