Smokey Black Bean Dip

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Smokey Black Bean Dip
 
 
 

4
slices bacon

1
medium onion, chopped

1
small red bell pepper, seeded & chopped

1/2
teaspoon cumin

1/2
teaspoon oregano

2
12 oz. cans black beans, undrained

1
jar salsa

1
teaspoon Chipotle pepper, to taste

1/2
cup sour cream

2
tablespoons fresh cilantro, chopped
 
Instructions
Cook bacon, drain on paper towel and coarsely chop. Cook onion and bell pepper in 1 tablespoon of fat until soft. Add cumin and oregano, cook 1 minute. add bean with their liquid and the salsa. Simmer until thickened. Blend 1 cup of the bean mixture until smooth and mix with the remaining bean mix. Season with salt and pepper. cover and refrigerate 2 hrs. Just before serving stir in half of the crisp bacon, top with sour cream and top with cilantro and remaining bacon. Serve with corn chips.