Smoky Black Beans with Grilled Lamb Recipe – Sunset Magazine

Ingredients

• 1 cup dried black beans such as Black Appaloosa or Black Valentine
• 2 1/2 cups chopped onions
• 1 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro
• 1 fresh serrano chili, stemmed
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
• 2 cups beef or lamb broth
• 1/4 pound diced smoked bacon (preferably applewood-smoked)
• 1/2 cup dry red wine
• 1 pound tomatoes (about 3)
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh marjoram leaves (or 1 teaspoon dried marjoram), plus marjoram sprigs
• 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
• Salt and pepper
• 4 lamb loin chops (about 1 1/4 in. thick each, 1 1/2 lb. total), fat trimmed