Black Beans

By á-47

Ingredients

• 1 lb. black beans
• 1 small red onion, chopped
• 1 small carrot, chopped
• 2 whole serano chiles or 1 jalapeno
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 Tbsp. ground cumin
• 1/4 lb. bacon, chopped
• 4 1/4 cups chicken broth
• 1/2 tea. salt
• Pepper

Preparation

Step 1

Rinse beans. Place beans in a large bowl or Dutch oven. Cover with water by several inches. Let soak overnight.

Place bacon, onion and carrot in a dutch oven. Cook until bacon is crisp and onion is tneder. Drain beans and add to pan.

Add whole chiles, bay leaves, cumin, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 1 hour.

Uncover and simmer until beans are very tender, about 15 minutes.

Remove and discard bay leaves and chiles.

Serves 8