1.Wash hands with soap and warm water. Wash produce well and chop as directed.
2.Spread beans on a tray to pick out and discard any small stones.
3.Transfer beans to a strainer and rinse.
4.Soak the beans by either the Overnight-, or Quick-soak method. See the packaging or the notes below for instructions.
5.After soaking, drain beans, rinse briefly and return to pot.
6.Add all other ingredients to pot. Add enough fresh water to cover beans by about two inches.
7.Bring to a boil, lower heat and simmer, uncovered, until beans are tender, about 1½hours. Then salt, to taste.
8.If you want to add ground beef to beans, cook before adding it. Heat a medium skillet over medium heat, add a little vegetable oil and sauté beef until browned and juices run clear. Garnish with chopped tomatoes and cilantro.
9.Serve hot or chill and refrigerate for up to one week. After cooling, beans can also be frozen for up to 1 month.
1.Wash hands with soap and warm water.
2.In a small bowl, combine spices.
3.Store at room temperature for up to three months.
12 servings
12 servings (1/2 cup per serving)
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.