Frijoles Negros (cuban Style Black Beans)

Total Time: 2 hrs 20 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 2 hrs

Ingredients

• Servings: 6
• 1 lb dried black beans
• 4 cups water
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled & chopped
• 1 medium onion, peeled & chopped
• 1 medium onion, cut in half
• 1 medium green pepper, cut in half
• 2 teaspoons spanish paprika
• 3 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• salt & pepper

Recipe

• 1 place black beans and water in large stock pot with a med size grn pepper & med size onion cut in half; cover & boil 2 minutes;.
• 2 turn off heat & let stand covered 1 hour; and then remove onion & grn pepper from water.
• 3 remove the lid & add the rest of the ingredients, except vinegar, salt & pepper.
• 4 there should be enough water to just cover the beans, so if needed add a bit of water or chicken stock.
• 5 cover & simmer until the beans are tender about 2 hours.
• 6 add vinegar, salt & pepper.
• 7 simmer long enough to warm the vinegar.
• 8 serve with rice, picadillo & fried plantains.