Easy Brazilian Black Bean Stew Recipe

Cook bacon in a pot over medium heat until almost crisp 3 to 5 minutes. Add onion and green pepper to the bacon; cook and stir until onion is translucent about 5 minutes. Mix in cilantro garlic and bay leaf; cook and stir until flavors combine 1 to 2 minutes.

Stir beans chicken broth vinegar salt pepper and hot sauce into the onion mixture; cover and let simmer until the flavors combine 10 to 15 minutes. Add more chicken broth if you would like the beans to be more soupy.