• 3 pounds black bean, dry
• 2 quarts water
• 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped plus 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chipotle chili pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 quart chili sauce
• 1/4 cup red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 2 bunches cilantro, chopped
• 3 cups water or vegetable stock
Preparation:
Boil the black beans in water with onions, 1/2 cup green peppers, chipotle peppers, salt and pepper. Add additional water if needed. Cook beans until slightly tender, then add the 1/4 cup green pepper and remaining ingredients and simmer approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour. Add water as necessary for consistency.
Yields: about 3 quarts
