Beans with Beef Stew

Frejoles con Seco (Beans with Beef Stew) is a traditional dish from Peru’s criolla cuisine, made with cooked beans and beef stew seasoned with cilantro and spices. It is considered a festive lunch, very popular in Lima and along the northern coast. At our catering service, frejoles con seco becomes an authentic experience that connects you with tradition. If you’re searching for food near me or exploring restaurants near me, you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me along with the richness of a peruvian restaurant near me, all in one place.

Ingredients

For the beans:

• 2 cups canary or white beans
• 1 large white onion (chopped)
• 2 garlic cloves, chopped
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

For the beef stew:

• 500 g beef (flank or ribs, cut into chunks)
• 1 large white onion (chopped)
• 2 ripe tomatoes (chopped)
• 2 tablespoons yellow chili paste
• ½ cup blended cilantro
• 1 cup dark beer
• ½ cup beef broth
• Salt, pepper, and cumin to taste
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Step-by-step preparation

1. Cook the beans
   • Wash and soak beans overnight.
   • Cook in salted water until tender.
   • Make a sauce with onion and garlic, sauté in oil, and mix with beans.
2. Prepare the beef stew
   • Heat oil in a pot and sauté onion, garlic, tomato, and yellow chili paste.
   • Add beef chunks and brown well.
   • Stir in blended cilantro, dark beer, and beef broth.
   • Cook over medium heat for 40 minutes until meat is tender and sauce thickens.
3. Serve
   • Place a portion of beans on the plate.
   • Add beef stew alongside.
   • Serve with white rice and criolla salad.

Frejoles con Seco is more than just food—it’s tradition, abundance, and flavor in every bite. At our catering service, we prepare it with dedication so you can enjoy an authentic experience. So next time you’re searching for food near me or exploring different restaurants near me, remember that here you’ll find the best of a colombian restaurant near me and the diversity of a peruvian restaurant near me. Let frejoles con seco win you over and taste the true flavor of Peruvian criolla cuisine.