Spicy Black Beans

By gina62_cooks

Ingredients

• 2 lbs dried black beans
• 2 lbs beef short ribs
• 3 medium sweet onions, chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 12 cups water
• 2 TBS ground chipotle chile pepper
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 tsp ground cumin

Preparation

Step 1

Soak beans in water to cover for 8 hrs. Drain. Brown ribs in a little oil in a Dutch oven over medium-high heat. Add onions and garlic; saute til onions are tender. Add beans, water, and next 3 ingredients. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, cover and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 2 to 3 hrs or til beans are tender. Salt to taste.