Dried beans with meat in the oven

Dried beans with meat in the oven

1/2 cup Sitia Extra Virgin Olive Oil

2 1/4 lbs meat (pork, veal or goat)

1 lb dried beans

2 medium onions, finely chopped

4 medium tomatoes, peeled, seeded and chopped

3 slices of sun dried tomatoes

2 garlic cloves, finely chopped

1/2 cup parsley, finely chopped

1 chili pepper (optional)

salt and pepper

In a large pot, put beans with enough water to cover them and boil for 10 minutes. Drain the beans.

Wash the meat, cut into cubes and place in a baking tray. Add beans, onions, tomatoes, garlic, olive oil, parsley, chili pepper (optional), salt and pepper. Pour 4 cups of water over the beans, cover with aluminum foil and bake in moderate heat for about 2 hours. When food is almost ready, uncover the pan and bake for 15 more minutes.