SWEET CUBAN BLACK BEANS

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Provided by barbara lentz

Time 2h30m

Number Of Ingredients 12

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2 c dry black beans
2 bay leaves
1/4 c olive oil
1 large red bell pepper chopped
1 large onion chopped
6 clove garlic minced
1 Tbsp oregano
1 Tbsp cumin
1 c sugar
1/4 c sherry wine
1/2 red onion chopped
1/4 c fresh cilantro chopped

Steps:

1. Soak beans in salted water to cover 3 inches overnight. Drain and place in a large soup pot with bay leaves and fresh water to cover 3 inches. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer and cook until beans are tender about 2 hours.
2. After an hour and a half heat oil over medium heat and add bell pepper and onion and cook until tender about 7 minutes. Add garlic, oregano, and cumin.
3. Place mixture in pan with beans and add sugar, sherry, and red onions. Cook another 30 minutes. Salt to taste and add cilantro.