Black Beans

By merehodge

Epazote is like oregano... maybe substitute?

Ingredients

• 16 oz. dried black beans
• 1 tablespoon of lard, bacon grease, peanut oil or canola oil
• 1 onion, diced
• 4 cloves of garlic, minced
• 1 carrot, diced
• 4 chipotles in adobo, chopped
• 1 tablespoon of epazote or 2 sprigs fresh
• 1/2 teaspoon of cumin
• 1/2 cup cilantro. chopped
• 1 tablespoon tomato paste
• 1/4 cup lime juice
• Six cups of water
• Two cups of chicken or vegetable broth
• Salt to taste

Preparation

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