Spicy Black Beans

• 2 lbs dried black beans
• 2 lbs beef short ribs
• 3 medium sweet onions, peeled and coarsely chopped
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 12 cups water
• 2 tablespoons ground chipotle chile pepper
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 12 teaspoons ground cumin
• salt

1. Soak beans in water to cover, for 8 hours.
2. Drain.
3. Brown ribs in a large dutch oven over medium high heat.
4. Add onions and garlic, saute until onions are tender.
5. Add beans, 12 cups water, chile pepper, cumin, and 1 teaspoons salt.
6. Bring to a boil;reduce heat, cover, and simmer 2-3 hours or until beans are tender.
7. Add salt to taste.

black beans, sweet onions, garlic, water, ground chipotle chile pepper, salt, ground cumin, salt

Taken from www.food.com/recipe/spicy-black-beans-234416 (may not work)