Black Bean Chili

Directions

1. 1
   Soak beans in cold water overnight.
2. 2
   Drain and rinse beans.
3. 3
   Combine beans and one quart water in large pan or with enough water to cover beans.
4. 4
   Heat to boil, reduce heat and simmer for 2 hours or until tender.
5. 5
   Cut beef into 1/4 to 1/2-inch cubes.
6. 6
   Heat oil in pan, add meat, green peppers, onions, jalapeno peppers and garlic. Cook until tender.
7. 7
   Reduce heat to low; add chile powder, cumin, salt, pepper and tomatoes.
8. 8
   Simmer one hour.
9. 9
   Drain beans, add to pan with other ingredients and simmer 15 minutes.
10. 10
    Serve with sour cream.
11. 11
    Makes 6 servings.
12. 12
    Even better when made one day and reheated the next.