For me there are few things I enjoy as much as a simmering pot on the stove, a clean kitchen and the hum of the washer and dish washer while I cook. I know this sounds a little crazy but I love it - maybe because I haven't always been able to do this kind of thing. Even better is the aroma wafting through the house. Doesn't get any better. Okay so I am getting carried away. Below is the recipe - go make yourself some happy - as the hubby would say it's Heartwarming!
Black Bean Chili
1 bag of dried black beans
1 chopped onion
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1 cup chopped carrots
1 medium can tomato paste
1 large can of crushed tomatoes
6-8 cups of water
Beef bullion or broth
Olive oil
Butter
Thyme
Basil
Bay Leaves
Add your beans to a stew pot and cover with water and a lid and let sit on stove over night. This helps to soften then. Saute carrots, onions and garlic in butter and olive oil until soft - about 5 minutes. Add rinsed beans and water along with seasonings to taste and beef bullion. Simmer this mixture until beans are soft - mine normally take a couple of hours. Then add tomatoes and tomato paste to the pot and stir well - a wisk will help break up and disolve the tomato paste. I also added a can of big red kidney beans to mine to bulk it up a bit. If you would like you can add corn or other veggies at this point and cook for another hour or so. All chili is usually better the next day so I make mine ahead of time. Top with grated cheese, sour cream, chopped onions, chives and serve along with corn bread and crackers. YUM!!!
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