Sofrito
1 bell pepper — chopped finely
2 garlic cloves — chopped finely cook till soft
½ red onion — chopped finely
Option: Add 1 large tomato — chopped or 1 can drained diced tomatoes. Cook for additional 10 minutes.

Add to Sofrito the following:
2 cans of black beans
½ c. beef stock
1 tsp. cumin
Option: dash or two of tobasco & 1 Tbsp. red wine vinegar.
Salt & Pepper to taste.