Habichuelas Guisadas ((Puerto Rican Stewed Beans)

For the sofrito

• 1 small white onion , chopped
• 3 cloves garlic , chopped
• ½ green bell pepper , diced
• ½ red bell pepper , diced
• ½ yellow bell pepper , diced
• 1 small bunch cilantro , chopped
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

For the stew

• 2½ cups pinto beans
• ½ cup vegetable oil
• 6 tablespoons sofrito
• ½ lb cooked pork ham , diced
• ½ lb pork sausages , sliced
• 2 carrots , diced
• 1 red bell pepper , diced
• 2 cloves garlic , crushed
• 2 tablespoons chopped cilantro
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 3 tablespoons tomato paste
• 1 tablespoon annatto oil
• salt
• water

Equipment

• blender