Black Beans
Ingredients
- 1 pound black beans, dried
- 6 cups chicken stock
- 4 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 cup yellow onion, minced
- 1 plum tomatoes, chopped
- 1/2 cup green bell pepper, minced
- 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
- 1 1/2 teaspoon oregano
- 1/8 teaspoon lemon pepper seasoning
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/4 pound ham, in 1/2" pieces
- salt
- sour cream
- cilantro sprigs
Instructions
Soak the beans overnight in cold water. Drain. Place the beans in a large, heavy pot, cover with water and simmer for four hours, adding some stock to cover the beans as the liquid is reduced. Meanwhile, heat the oil in a skillet over medium high heat. Saute the onion until golden, then add the remaining ingredients except the ham, salt and garnishes. Simmer for three minutes, stirring. Stir the ham and the contents of the skillet into the beans. Simmer, covered, for two hours, stirring and adding more stock to cover the beans as necessary. Season with salt and serve with sour cream and sprigs of cilantro.
