Feijoada(Black Beans And Rice)

• 1 lb. dry black beans
• water
• 1 Tbsp. soda
• 1 tsp. olive oil
• 1 c. onion, chopped
• 1 c. celery, chopped
• 1 c. bell pepper, chopped
• 1/2 lb. ground beef
• 1 pkg. kielbasa sausage
• 1 pkg. Italian sausage
• 1/2 lb. ham, chopped in cubes
• 8 cloves garlic
• 1 Tbsp. cayenne pepper
• 8 Chinese chili peppers
• 2 Tbsp. cumin
• 2 Tbsp. oregano
• 2 Tbsp. chili powder
• 2 Tbsp. thyme
• salt and pepper to taste
• rice to serve 8

1. Soak beans and soda overnight in enough water to cover.
2. Drain and rinse thoroughly.
3. The next day, saute onion, celery and bell pepper in olive oil in a Dutch oven.
4. Brown meats together. Drain.
5. Add to onion mixture.
6. Add beans, then 3 quarts water. Bring to a boil.
7. Add remaining spices, stir well and let simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
8. Serve over rice.
9. Serves 8.

black beans, water, soda, olive oil, onion, celery, bell pepper, ground beef, kielbasa sausage, italian sausage, ham, garlic, cayenne pepper, peppers, cumin, oregano, chili powder, thyme, salt, rice

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=480726 (may not work)