Cuban Black Beans I - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 pound black beans, washed
1 onion, chopped
1 red bell pepper, chopped
1 green bell pepper, chopped
2 bay leaves
1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
1 tablespoon dried oregano
2 minced hot green chile peppers
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
salt to taste
ground black pepper to taste

Preparation

In a large bowl, soak beans in water to cover overnight.
Rinse beans, and transfer to a large stock pot. Add onion, bell peppers, bay leaves, paprika, cumin, oregano, and chile peppers, along with water to cover. Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and simmer for 1 1/2 hours.
Test beans for tenderness, and when tender add garlic and balsamic vinegar. Salt and pepper to taste.