Ingredients
2 cups (1 pound) black beans1/4 cup ketchup1/4 cup chopped onion1 teaspoon beef or 1/2 vegetable bouillon cube1 teaspoon salt1/4 teaspoon dried oregano1/4 teaspoon garlic powder1/4 teaspoon ground cumin1/4 teaspoon pepper
Preparation
Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. Return beans to the pan; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1 hour or until the beans are almost tender.
Drain beans and reserve 2 cups liquid. Return beans and reserved liquid to Dutch oven. Stir in remaining ingredients. Remove half of the bean mixture and mash well; return to the pan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 30 minutes or until beans reach desired consistency.
