Mexican Black Bean Chili

Cook Time: 1 hours 20 minutes
Total Time: 1 hours 20 minutes
3 quarts

Ingredients:

  • 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.