One-Pot Colombian Black Bean Stew with Smoked Pork

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-07-28 · Updated 2026-07-28

A hearty and flavorful one-pot stew combining black beans, smoked pork, and traditional Colombian spices for a comforting meal. This Latin American-inspired one-pot recipe, ready in about 80 minutes, pairs dried black beans, smoked pork shoulder, diced, yellow onion, diced for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried black beans
• 8 oz smoked pork shoulder, diced
• 1 medium yellow onion, diced
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 medium green bell pepper, diced
• 1 tsp cumin powder
• 1/2 tsp dried oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp salt
• 1/2 tsp black pepper
• 2 tbsp fresh cilantro, chopped

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Rinse 1 cup dried black beans under cold water and soak them in water for at least 4 hours or overnight to soften.
2. Step 2: Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large pot over medium heat. Add 8 oz diced smoked pork shoulder and sauté for 5 minutes until the edges begin to brown and the pork releases its aroma.
3. Step 3: Add 1 medium diced yellow onion, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 medium diced green bell pepper to the pot. Cook for 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until the vegetables soften and become fragrant.
4. Step 4: Drain the soaked black beans and add them to the pot along with 4 cups vegetable broth, 1 tsp cumin powder, 1/2 tsp dried oregano, 1 bay leaf, 1 tsp salt, and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Stir to combine.
5. Step 5: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce heat to low and simmer uncovered for 1 hour or until the beans are tender and the stew has thickened slightly, stirring occasionally.
6. Step 6: Remove the bay leaf and adjust seasoning with additional salt or pepper if needed. Garnish with 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro before serving warm.