Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer 5 to 7 minutes, until bubbly, stirring occasionally.
Serve on buns for sloppy joes, in tortillas for tacos, with chips as a hearty dip, over cooked pasta, as an empanada filling, in a lasagna ... the possibilities are endless!
Notes
The traditional recipe includes the chopped green olives (for a briny flavor), raisins (for a little natural sweetness) and sherry (for depth of flavor.) It still tastes great without those additions.For a truly traditional Cuban meal serve over white rice topped with a fried egg and pan fried sweet plantains (maduros.)