Yucatan Black Beans

3 cans (15 oz each) black beans, drained and rinsed

2¼ cups chicken stock (add up to ½ cup more for thinner texture)

1 medium onion, diced

3 cloves garlic, minced

1½ tbsp beef tallow

¾ tsp cumin

¾ tsp smoked paprika (optional)

Salt and pepper to taste

Juice of ½ lime (optional)

Heat oil in a saucepan over medium heat. Add onion and sauté until translucent, about 4–5 minutes.
Add garlic, cook another 30 seconds until fragrant.
Add beans, chicken stock, cumin, paprika, and a pinch of salt. Simmer uncovered for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally.
Blend until completely smooth (immersion or countertop blender). Add extra stock if you want it runnier—like a pourable sauce.
Return to the pot, taste, and adjust seasoning. Stir in lime juice before serving.

Course🍚Side Dish

Diets🌾Gluten-free🥩Carnivore...

Category🫘Beans

Cuisine🇲🇽Mexican

Occasions🍲Comfort Food📆Everyday

Season🔁Year-round

DifficultyEasy ⏰ 30m