Black Bean Chile

2 cups black beans, washed
2 Tbsp. olive oil
2 cups diced onions
3-5 garlic cloves, minced
3 (or more) diced tomatoes
2 bay leaves
2 tsp. cumin powder
1 tsp. chile powder
1-2 Tierra chipotles, cut up
3 Tbsp. vinegar
1 Tbsp. brown sugar

Cook beans in boiling water. Let sit, covered, for an hour. Sauté onions in oil until translucent. Stir in the garlic, tomatoes, bay leaves, cumin and chile powder. Drain beans and add 6 cups fresh water. Stir in onion-spice mixture, chipotles, vinegar and brown sugar. Bring to a boil and simmer about 1-1/2 taste.

Source: tierravegetables.com

(Photo by John Johnson)