Venezuelan Black Beans Recipe

Ingredients (12)

• 1 (16-ounce) bag dried black beans
• 1 green or red bell pepper, chopped
• 3 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 1 large onion, chopped
• 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 3 tablespoons molasses, or 3 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, optional
• 2 to 4 slices bacon, optional
• 2 cups chicken stock, or beef stock, optional
• 1 teaspoon salt, or to taste
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste