BLACK BEAN CHILI SALAD

Steps:

• In a large cast-iron pot, cover the black beans with water and bring to a boil.
• Turn off heat; let the beans soak for at least four hours.
• Turn on heat; add 1 1/2 cups onions and 8 cloves garlic; simmer until beans are tender.
• Drain liquid from beans (beans an be cooked in advance and frozen until needed).
• Add tomatoes to beans and cook on low heat.
• Meanwhile, brown ground beef in skillet with remaining onion, green pepper, 4 cloves garlic, salt, pepper, chili powder, cumin and red pepper.
• Drain off fat and add meat mixture to beans and tomatoes.
• Heat through.
• Serve on individual plates.
• Garnish with accompaniments.