This Spicy Black Beans Recipe turns an inexpensive bag of dried beans into a large bowl of super flavorful and creamy black beans. Makes a great side dish for any Mexican meal.
sliced red onion, pickled jalapenos, and crumbled Cotija cheese for serving
Instructions
Place black beans in a large bowl and cover with 2 inches of water. Let soak for 8 hours. Drain.
Combine drained beans, chicken broth, onion, jalapeno, garlic, cumin, chili powder, bay leaf, and Tabasco sauce in a Dutch oven.
Bring to a boil. Reduce heat, cover, and simmer for 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
Uncover and simmer for another 30 minutes. Add a little water if it get too thick before the beans are tender.
Season to taste with salt and pepper and add lime juice.
Serve with red onion, pickled jalapenos, and crumbled cotija cheese.
Notes
Another brand of hot sauce can be used. I also like Cholulu. Vegetable broth can be used to make this recipe vegetarian.Nutritional info is provided as an estimate only and will vary based on brands of products used.