Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 2 cups onions, chopped
  • 6 garlic cloves, minced
  • 2 bell peppers, any color, cored, seeded and chopped
  • 2 12 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1 tablespoon ground cumin
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 12 teaspoons ground cloves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 14 teaspoon cayenne (optional)
  • 14 teaspoon black pepper
  • 12 cup sun-dried tomato, chopped (without added oil)
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 1 (28 ounce) can whole tomatoes, undrained & chopped
  • 2 fresh jalapenos, de-seeded and chopped
  • 5 (16 ounce) cans black beans, undrained
  • 2 tablespoons fresh lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar, packed
  • 2 tablespoons dry sherry (optional)
  • 14 cup cilantro, chopped

Method

  • In a stock pot, heat olive oil over medium heat.
  • Add onions, and saute until soft (about 5 minutes).
  • Add garlic and bell peppers and saute 5 minutes longer.
  • Add spices and sundried tomatoes, and combine well, continue stirring for another 3 minutes.
  • Stir in tomato paste, tomatoes and liquid, and jalapenos.
  • Bring mixture to a low boil.
  • Cover and reduce heat to simmer, and cook for about 45 minutes - stirring occasionally.
  • Add beans (with liquid), lemon, and brown sugar and simmer another 30 minutes - covered.
  • Stir in sherry and cilantro - serve with sour cream and cheese or over rice!
  • Better if made a day ahead, and freezes well.