Black Beans (Frijoles Negros)

• 2 pounds black beans
• 20 cups water
• 1 cup plus 4 tablespoons olive oil, divided
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 8 garlic cloves, mashed or chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 8 teaspoons salt
• 1 teaspoon pepper, optional
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 bay leaves
• 4 tablespoons sugar
• 1 cup dry red wine
• 4 tablespoons vinegar

1. Wash the beans and soak overnight in the water.
2. When the beans swell, cook in the same water until soft, about 45 minutes.
3. Heat 1 cup oil in a frying pan, add onions, garlic and green peppers.
4. Add 1 cup of the beans to the pan and mash.
5. Add this to the beans together with the salt, pepper, if using, oregano, bay leaves and sugar.
6. Allow to boil for a 1 hour then add the wine and vinegar allowing to cook uncovered for a while.
7. Add the 4 remaining tablespoons olive oil just before serving.

black beans, water, olive oil, onion, garlic, green bell pepper, salt, pepper, oregano, bay leaves, sugar, red wine, vinegar

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/black-beans-frijoles-negros-recipe.html (may not work)