Black Beans

Ingredients

• 1 lb. black beans (dried)
• 1 onion, cut in half
• 1 bell pepper, cut in half
• 8 c. water
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, crushed
• 1 large bell pepper, chopped
• 1/4 tsp. pepper
• 1/2 tsp. oregano
• 1 bay leaf
• 2 Tbsp. vinegar
• 1/2 tsp. cumin
• 2 Tbsp. sugar
• 2 Tbsp. sherry