Instructions

  1. In a Dutch oven, with lid, heat oil over medium-high heat and saute celery, carrots, onions, garlic, and bell pepper. Cover and simmer gently for 5 minutes, stirring every now and then to make sure vegetables are not sticking.
  2. Add meat to vegetables and brown slightly. Add cumin, orange zest and tomatoes; stir and cover pot and simmer for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. Add black beans and simmer, uncovered, for 15-30 minutes more, until stew is nice and thick.
  4. Season to taste with pepper.