Ingredients

• 2 cups (12 oz) dried black beans
• 1 qt boiling water
• 1 hot pepper or 1 tsp tabasco (1-3 tsp red pepper)
• 1 bay leaf
• 1 tbsp salt
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 medium onion
• 2 bell peppers-chopped
• 5 clove garlic-chopped
• 1 can(1 lb) whole tomatoes
• 3 tbsp powdered cumin
• 1 ring Hillshire Polska Kielbasa Sausage-1/4 to 1/2 inch

Directions

Pour boiling water over dried beans in a heavy pot. Let soak for at least 45 minutes. Add bay leaf, hot pepper and salt. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer covered, until beans are soft (1 to 2 hours). Add water as needed.

While beans are cooking, saute’ onion, bell pepper and garlic in olive oil until vegetables are soft. Add tomatoes and continue cooking until tomatoes are soft and begin falling

apart.

Stir in Cumin and pour into cooked beans. Cook together until flavors are thoroughly blended, 1/2 to 1 hour. Add water only as needed. Don’t add excessive water.

Serve over white rice. Delicious with roast pork.NOTE: The pepper should be added to taste.