Bean Me Up, Scotty! Recipe

Ingredients

• 2 teaspoons olive oil
• 1 cup yellow onions, chopped
• 1 cup red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 cup carrots, chopped
• 2 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
• 3 cups beef broth, low sodium (or vegetable broth)
• 1 cup tomato sauce (no-salt added)
• 38 ounces black beans, no-salt added, drained and rinsed (2 cans)
• 1 corn cob (barbecued corn, kernels removed)
• 2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
• 1 to 3 tablespoons lemon juice
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons dried oregano
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon Worchestershire sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon thyme
• 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 6 tablespoons sour cream
• minced cilantro, for garnish (or sliced green onions, optional)