Mexican Black Bean Chili

• 3 pounds black beans, dry
• 2 quarts water
• 1 1/2 cups onions, chopped
• 1/2 cup green pepper, chopped plus 1/4 cup green pepper, chopped
• 2 tablespoons chipotle chili pepper
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tablespoon black pepper
• 1 quart chili sauce
• 1/4 cup red pepper, chopped
• 1/2 cup tomatoes, diced
• 3 tablespoons chili powder
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 teaspoon lime juice
• 2 bunches cilantro, chopped
• 3 cups water or vegetable stock

1. Boil the black beans in water with onions, 1/2 cup green peppers, chipotle peppers, salt and pepper.
2. Add additional water if needed.
3. Cook beans until slightly tender, then add the 1/4 cup green pepper and remaining ingredients and simmer approximately 45 minutes to 1 hour.
4. Add water as necessary for consistency.

black beans, water, onions, green pepper, chipotle chili pepper, salt, black pepper, chili sauce, red pepper, tomatoes, chili powder, cumin, lime juice, bunches cilantro, water

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/mexican-black-bean-chili-recipe.html (may not work)