Blair Beans and Rice

• 4 ounces slab bacon, rind removed and cut into 1/4-inch dice or 5 tablespoons pure Spanish olive oil
• 1 medium-size onion, finely chopped
• 1 medium-size green bell pepper, seeded and finely chopped
• 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 cup dried black beans, rinsed, soaked overnight, and prepared according to directions on package to yield 2 1/2 cups cooked black beans or 2 (16-ounce) cans black beans, undrained
• 2 cups raw converted white rice
• 4 1/2 cups water
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 tablespoons pure Spanish olive oil
• 1 tablespoon hot red pepper sauce (recommended: Blair's Original Death Sauce)
• Freshly ground black pepper

1. In a large saucepan, cook the bacon for 6 to 8 minutes over low heat, or heat the oil until fragrant.
2. Add the onion, bell pepper, and garlic and cook, stirring, until tender, 6 to 8 minutes.
3. Add the remaining ingredients and cook over medium-high heat until all the water has been absorbed and small craters form over the surface of the rice, 10 to 15 minutes.
4. Stir with a fork, cover, and cook over low heat until the rice is tender, 10 to 15 minutes.
5. Discard the bay leaf and serve.

bacon, onion, green bell pepper, garlic, black beans, white rice, water, salt, bay leaf, olive oil, hot red pepper sauce, freshly ground black pepper

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/blair-beans-and-rice-recipe0.html (may not work)