Eazy E's Bean Dip

Eazy E's Bean Dip (Gluten Free)
4-6 Servings

I love this bean dip recipe for so many reasons.  My brother Elton created this one pot wonder when we were just teenagers. It's low-fat, gluten free, high in protein and fiber, and inexpensive, which I know for a fact should interest a few of you out there! And, this dip just makes you feel warm and fuzzy inside. It's definitely falls under the category of comfort food. This versatile dish can be eaten with tortilla chips or crackers, in a wrap, in an omelette, by itself, or any way your imagination leads you. I personally enjoy eating it "chips and dip" style, topped with melted cheese and cilantro. All you really need is a few key ingredients, one saute pan, and one large pot.

Ingredients

Vegetable Oil (Extra Virgin Olive Oil, preferably)

Butter

Onion, 1 medium-large diced

Bell Peppers, 1 1/2, diced

Garlic Cloves, 3, minced

Pork, 2 pounds (Hormel Always Tender Center Cut Loin Filet is cheap and easy to find.)

Black Beans, 3 15-ounce cans

Salt to taste

Cayenne Powder to taste

Instructions

2. Bring a layer of oil and butter (just enough to coat the saute pan) to medium heat.

3. Saute chopped onion and bell peppers until onions are translucent and bell peppers are tender. Stir often.  Add garlic. Stir for two minutes.

4. Transfer these sauteed veggies to a separate large pot off to the side. Keep saute pan on stove top, but raise the temperature to medium-high heat. There should be enough oil leftover for next step, but if not, add a little more.

5. Brown all sides of the pork filet on the hot saute pan using two forks to turn the meat (just brown, don't cook through). Add the pork filet to the pot.

6. Replace the saute pan with the pot and add all the black beans with the liquid from the cans.

7. Sprinkle with salt and cayenne powder to taste.

8. Bring mixture to a boil and then bring back down to a simmer, stirring occasionally. Most of the liquid should cook off, but cover the pot if the mixture looks like it's starting to dry out.

9. Simmer for three hours, or until pork is cooked through. Then, shred the pork filet. Stir mixture so shredded meat is evenly dispersed.

10. Eat immediately or store leftovers for later!