16 oz (1) pkg dried black beans;
1 MD Size green pepper; chopped
1/4 c Onion; divided chopped
2 1/2 c Qts water; divided
2 cl Garlic; minced
1/2 ts Dried whole oregano;
1/4 ts Ground cumin;
3 tb Vinegar;
1 ts Salt;
3 c Rice; cooked hot cooked without salt/fat
Sort and wash beans. Combine beans, green pepper, and 2 tb onion in a large Dutch Oven. Cover with 6 cups of water, and soak overnight. Add the remaining 4 cups of water to the Dutch oven; cover and bring to a boil. Reduce heat, and simmer for 2 1/2 hrs or until beans are tender. Combine the remaining 2 tb onion, garlic, oregano, and cumin in a small bowl; mash the mixture, using a fork. Stir in vinegar. Add vinegar mixture and salt to beans. Simmer, uncovered, an additional 20 minutes. Serve over hot cooked rice.