Black Bean Ancho Chile
* Exported from MasterCook * 
Black Bean Ancho Chile 
Recipe By : Best of Gourmet 
Serving Size : 3 Preparation Time :0:00 
Categories : Beans/Legumes/Pulses Chiles 
Chilis & Stews 
Amount Measure Ingredient, Preparation Method 
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1 med onion, chopped 
3 cloves garlic 
1-1/2 tbsp vegetable oil 
1/2 tbsp ground cumin 
1 (16oz) can black beans, rinsed & drained 
1-1/2 oz dried ancho chiles (about 2-3), stemmed, seeded and chopped
3-2/3 cups water
1 (14 oz) can tomatoes including juice, puree coarsely 
1/2 cup vegetable broth 
1/2 orange bell pepper (or red), chopped 
1/2 tsp dried Mexican oregano, crumbled 
1/8 cup fresh coriander (cilantro), or to taste 
2 tbsp fresh lime juice 
avocado salsa, or your favorite 
sour cream, as garnish 
In a hot pan over medium heat, saute onions and garlic until onions are
soft. 
When soft, add cumin and saute a few minutes. 
Add canned beans; saute for a couple of minutes and set aside. 
In small pan on medium heat, slightly char ancho pieces. 
When you start to smell their fragrance, remove them and put them in a blender with water.
Puree until smooth, set aside. 
Add onion-bean mixture, pureed chiles, and rest of ingredients except salsa, cilantro and lime juice to crockpot.
Cook on LOW 8-9 hours. 
After 7 hrs, add lime juice and cook for another hour or so until it tastes right 
Serve over white rice or grits, garnished with salsa and sour cream, plus chopped cilantro.