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Venezuelan Black Beans
 
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Servings: 12
My husband and I are missionaries in Venezuela, South America. I found this recipe in a missionary ladies' cookbook, Casandra Falls says. This dish is traditionally served with cornmeal pancakes and plantains (cooked bananas).
Ingredients:
2 cups (1 pound) black beans
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup chopped onion
1 teaspoon beef or 1/2 vegetable bouillon cube
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon pepper
Directions:
1. 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.
2. 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. Yield: 12 servings.
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