Ingredients

• 2 cups uncooked black beans
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 tablespoon oregano
• Salt and pepper to taste
• 1/4 cup lard
• 1 cup bacon, diced
• 1 cup chorizo, diced
• 1 cup ham, diced
• 1 white onion, diced
• 1 red and green bell pepper, diced
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1 cup rice
• 1 banana leaf

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Cook black beans in water with bay leaves, oregano and salt until done, approximately 1 hour. Strain and keep the liquid. Heat lard in a medium sized saute pan over medium heat and cook bacon until it begins to render fat. Add chorizo, ham, onions, peppers, and garlic. Cook for 5 minutes, then add cumin. Next add cooked beans, rice, and reserved bean liquid. Cover with a banana leaf and place in oven. Cook for approximately 20 minutes or until rice is done and all the liquid is incorporated.;