Frijoles Negros (Cuban Style Black Beans)

• 1 lb dried black beans
• 4 cups water
• 3 garlic cloves, peeled & chopped
• 1 medium onion, peeled & chopped
• 1 medium onion, cut in half
• 1 medium green pepper, cut in half
• 2 teaspoons spanish paprika
• 3 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 teaspoon oregano
• 4 cups chicken stock
• 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon vinegar
• salt & pepper

1. Place black beans and water in large stock pot with a med size grn pepper & med size onion cut in half; cover & boil 2 minutes;.
2. Turn off heat & let stand covered 1 hour; and then remove onion & grn pepper from water.
3. Remove the lid & add the rest of the ingredients, except vinegar, salt & pepper.
4. There should be enough water to just cover the beans, so if needed add a bit of water or chicken stock.
5. Cover & simmer until the beans are tender about 2 hours.
6. Add vinegar, salt & pepper.
7. Simmer long enough to warm the vinegar.
8. Serve with white rice, picadillo & fried plantains.

black beans, water, garlic, onion, onion, green pepper, spanish paprika, ground cumin, bay leaves, oregano, chicken stock, chili powder, vinegar, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/frijoles-negros-cuban-style-black-beans-141305 (may not work)