Cuban Black Beans from Afton Teague

Combine 2 cups dried black beans (no soaking needed)

1 chopped onion

1 chopped green pepper

3 chopped cloves of garlic

1 t. cumin

½ t. oregano

a bay leaf

5 cups water in large crock pot. 

Cover and cook on High 4 – 6 hours, or on Low 8 – 10 hours. 30 minutes before done, add 14.5 oz. can diced tomatoes and 1 ½ t. salt. Before serving, stir in 2 T. red wine vinegar. Season to taste with salt and pepper.