Moros y Cristianos (Black Beans and Rice)

Ingredients

• 4 lean bacon slices, chopped
• Extra-virgin olive oil, as needed
• 1 white onion, diced
• 2 garlic cloves, smashed
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and deveined, then diced
• 1 teaspoon Rancho Gordo New Mexican Red Chile Powder
• 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano, preferably Rancho Gordo Oregano Indio
• 2 cups cooked Rancho Gordo Midnight Black beans in their broth
• Salt
• 1½ cups warm cooked white rice
• Lime wedges and hot sauce, for serving