Cuban Black Beans I

• 1 pound black beans, washed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 minced hot green chile peppers
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste

1. In a large bowl, soak beans in water to cover overnight.
2. Rinse beans, and transfer to a large stock pot. Add onion, bell peppers, bay leaves, paprika, cumin, oregano, and chile peppers, along with water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
3. Test beans for tenderness, and when tender add garlic and balsamic vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste.

black beans, onion, red bell pepper, green bell pepper, bay leaves, paprika, ground cumin, oregano, hot green chile peppers, garlic, balsamic vinegar, salt, ground black pepper

Taken from www.allrecipes.com/recipe/13902/cuban-black-beans-i/ (may not work)