Guatemalan Style Black Beans

• lb dried black beans↗1
• cups water (or enough to cover beans)↗6 -8
• large onion↗1
• garlic cloves, whole↗5
• tablespoons chicken consomme (or bullion)↗4
• teaspoons salt↗2

Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Soak beans over night.

2. 2

   When ready place all ingredients in either a slow cooker, pressure cooker or stock pot on the stove and let simmer all day on low. Usually around 6 hours.

3. 3

   Serve with sour cream, sweet plantains, tortillas or fresh bread.