Ingredients

  • 1 1/3 c. Black beans
  • 1 lb Beef top round, boneless, cut in 1-inch cubes
  • 1 1/4 tsp Cumin seeds
  • 1 1/4 tsp Oregano
  • 1/3 tsp Dry sage
  • 1 sm Bay leaf
  • 1 x Scallion, finely minced
  • 1/3 tsp Cayenne pepper
  • 2/3 tsp Paprika
  • 1 x Garlic clove, chopped
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. Red wine vinegar
  • 1/3 tsp Black pepper
  • 1 Tbsp. Dry parsley, finely minced
  • 1 Tbsp. Cilantro
  • 1 Tbsp. Extra virgin olive oil
  • 1 x Onion, finely minced
  • 1 x Green bell pepper, coarsely minced
  • 1 x Red bell pepper, coarsely minced
  • 1 1/2 Tbsp. Jalapeno peppers, finely minced
  • 2 c. Canned tomatoes, with juice, minced
  • 4 c. Bean cooking liquid

Method

  • Sort and rinse black beans.
  • Place in heavy pot, cover with cool water (at least 2 inches above level of beans).
  • Bring to boil; simmer till tender
  • (about 1 1/4 hrs) adding more water if necessary.
  • When tender, drain beans, reserving bean cooking liquid.
  • Toast cumin seeds lightly in heated skillet about 2 to 3 min; crush finely.
  • Combine grnd cumin seeds with the oregano, sage, bay leaf and scallions.
  • Heat extra virgin olive oil in skillet, add in onions and saute/fry till translucent/soft.
  • Add in green, red and jalapeno peppers.
  • Saute/fry 1 to 2 min.
  • Remove vegetables with slotted spoon to heavy pot.
  • Add in beef and brown.
  • Add in to sauteed vegetables.
  • Add in remaining ingredients to beef-vegetable mix.
  • Bring to boil, then simmer till beef is tender (about 1 hour).
  • Add in beans the last 15 min of cooking to heat through.