Chipotle Copycat Black Beans

Ingredients

• 1 pound of dried black beans
• 8 cups of water
• 2 cloves of garlic
• 1 medium onion, quartered
• 1 green bell pepper, diced
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• 1 tsp whole cumin seed - toasted
• 1 bay leaf
• 1/4 cup dry sherry
• 2 Tbsp olive oil
• 1 Tbsp red wine vinegar
• salt to taste

Directions

1. Soak the beans, then drain.
2. Cover with 8 cups of fresh water.
3. Simmer covered for about 1 1/2 hours or until the beans are almost tender.
4. Combine green bell pepper, onion, oregano, cumin, bay leaf and a little cooking water in a blender.
5. Blend on low until the mixture is smooth.
6. Add blended mixture to the beans.
7. Bring to a boil again, then reduced heat to a simmer.
8. Add salt, sherry and vinegar.
9. Simmer, uncovered until the bean mixture becomes thick, about 2 hours.