Chipotle Mexican Grill Black Bean Recipe

By sidecars

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried black beans
• 1 green bell peppers, halved and seeded
• 8 cups water
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon whole cumin seed - toasted
• 1 bay leaf
• salt to taste
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 1 tablespoon red wine vinegar
• 2 tablespoons olive oil

Preparation

Step 1

Soak the beans, then drain beans and cover with 8 cups (approx) fresh water.
Simmer, covered for approximately 1 1/2 hours,
or until the beans are almost tender.

Combine green bell pepper, onion, garlic, oregano, cumin, bay leaf
and a little of the cooking water in a blender.
Blend on low until the mixture is smooth.

Add blended mixture to the beans.
Bring to a boil again, then reduce heat to simmer.

Add salt, sherry, and vinegar. Simmer, uncovered,
until the bean mixture becomes thick, about 2 hours.

Add olive oil immediately before serving.