2 1/2 c  Black Beans
6 c  Water
2    Onions Sliced
1    Green Pepper Sliced
1 cl Garlic Crushed
1    Bay Leaf
1/2 ts Oregano
1/4 ts Marjoram
2 ts Arrowroot or Cornstarch

1. Place Beans and Water in a Large Pot. Bring To a Boil. Reduce Heat,
Cover and Cook Over Low Heat for 1 Hour. add Remaining Ingredients Except
the Arrowroot. Cover and Continue Cooking for 1& 1/2 Hours Longer.
2. To Thicken the Bean Mixture Before Serving, Mix the Cornstarch With
1/4 C. Cold Water. Remove Beans from Heat, Slowly add the Cornstarch
Mixture While Stirring. Return To Heat and Stir until Thickened. Serve Over
Born Rice.Good With Chopped Onions Sprinkled Over the Top Of Beans and
Rice. Also Try Some Green Chili Salsa Spooned Over the Top.