Cuban Black Beans I

INGREDIENTS

• 1 pound black beans, washed
• 1 onion, chopped
• 1 red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 green bell pepper, chopped
• 2 bay leaves
• 1 1/2 teaspoons paprika
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 tablespoon dried oregano
• 2 minced hot green chile peppers
• 3 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/4 cup balsamic vinegar
• salt to taste
• ground black pepper to taste