Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • Dried Black Beans
  • Red Onion
  • Carrot
  • Serrano Chile
  • Jalapeño Pepper
  • Dried Bay Leaf
  • Fresh Bay Leaf
  • Ground Cumin
  • Bacon
  • Low Sodium Chicken Broth
  • Salt
  • Freshly Ground Black Pepper

Instruction

  • Rinse beans. Place beans in a large bowl or Dutch oven. Cover with water by several inches. Let soak overnight.
  • Place bacon, onion and carrot in a Dutch oven. Cook until bacon is crisp and onion is tender. Drain beans and add to pan. Add whole chiles, bay leaves, cumin, chicken broth, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer, covered, 1 hour. Uncover and simmer until beans are very tender, about 15 minutes. Remove and discard bay leaves and chiles.