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Cooking Time
Preparation Time : 30
Cook Time : 180
Total Time : 210
Ingredients
Serves 20
2lbs red kidney beans (dried)
2tablespoons olive oil
4medium onions (chopped)
2 garlic cloves (mashed and chopped)
1 sweet pepper (chopped)
1 chili pepper (or other hot pepper, thinly sliced) (optional)
2 (16 ounce) cans tomatoes (I use 1 or 2 quarts of canned tomatoes )
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1⁄2 teaspoon salt
1tablespoon sugar
3tablespoons chili powder
3tablespoons cumin (freshly ground)
Directions
Rinse beans carefully. (I use quick soak method). Add 16 cups water and bring to boil.
Remove from heat and cover for one hour.
Put beans back over fire and simmer slowly.
Saute onions, garlic, and peppers over medium heat in olive oil, about 10 to 15 minutes.
Add to beans.
Add tomatoes, paste, salt, sugar, chili powder, and cumin.
Simmer gently for 2 hours, or until beans are tender.
Serve with grated cheese, diced onions, and sour cream.
