Frijoles Cubanos

2 cups brown rice

4 cups water

1.5 lbs very lean ground beef, turkey, or bison

2 TBSP Cajun seasoning

1 onion, chopped

2 (15oz) can black beans, rinsed and drained

1 (6oz) can chopped black olives, rinsed and drained (optional)

¼ cup red wine vinegar

3 sprigs fresh cilantro, chopped (optional)

¼ tsp chipotle powder (optional)

Place rice and water in a saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to a low and simmer for about 45 minutes, or until rice is tender. While rice is cooking, brown the meat and onion in a deep nonstick skillet. Season with Cajun seasoning. Stir in beans, olives, vinegar, and chipotle powder. Mix well, cover and simmer for 20 minutes over medium-low heat. Add the cilantro during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Serve over rice.