Traditional Red Beans

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• 2 tablespoons sofrito
• 1 cup all-purpose potatoes, peeled and chopped
• 1 package sazón seasoning without Annatto
• 1 cup Tropical Cooked Ham, cut in chunks
• 2 15-ounce cans red kidney beans, drained and rinsed
• 1 8-ounce can tomato sauce
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 cup pimento-stuffed olives, each cut in half

Preparation

1. In 4-quart saucepan, in hot olive oil, cook sofrito about 1 minute, stirring constantly. Add potatoes and Sazon, stirring to coat well. Add ham, red kidney beans, tomato sauce, water and olives. Over high heat, heat to boiling. Reduce heat to low; cover and simmer, 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.