Frijoles Negros (Black Beans) Cuban Recipe

• 1 pound dry black beans
• 2 quarts. water
• 2/3 c. extra virgin olive oil
• 6 cloves garlic, peeled, finely minced
• 2 onions, peeled and finely minced
• 6 sweet chili or possibly ancho peppers, seeded and finely minced
• 1 teaspoon salt (or possibly to taste)
• 2 teaspoon powdered chicken or possibly ham bouillon
• 1/4 teaspoon grnd pepper
• 1/2 teaspoon grnd cumin
• 1/4 teaspoon whole dry oregano, crushed
• 2 T sugar
• 2 bay leaves
• 2 T dry wine
• 1 1/2 T vinegar
• 1/2 c. minced onions

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