Black Bean Picadillo

Directions

1. 1
   Place beans in a large saucepan.
2. 2
   Add water to cover by 2-inches.
3. 3
   Bring to boil and boil 2 minutes.
4. 4
   Remove from heat and cover.
5. 5
   Let stand 1 hour.
6. 6
   Part freeze steak (30 minutes) and cut very thin across grain.
7. 7
   Cook in olive oil in large skillet until no longer pink.
8. 8
   Stirring, add onion and garlic.
9. 9
   Cook until soft. Drain beans and discard liquid.
10. 10
    Return beans to pan and add broth and water.
11. 11
    Stir steak mixture into beans.
12. 12
    Add hot pepper and bay leaf.
13. 13
    Bring to boil.
14. 14
    Reduce heat to slow simmer.
15. 15
    Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until tender.
16. 16
    Reduce heat to slow simmer. Cover and simmer 1 1/2 hours or until tender.
17. 17
    Discard bay leaf and pepper.
18. 18
    Stir in tomato sauce and olives.
19. 19
    Simmer uncovered until near dry.