Cuban Black Beans I

Ingredients

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

Equipment

• bowl
• pot

Directions

1. In a large bowl, soak beans in water to cover overnight.
2. Rinse beans, and transfer to a large stock pot.
3. 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.
4. Test beans for tenderness, and when tender add garlic and balsamic vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste.