| 1 3/4 | c | Black beans, sorted and rins |
| 2 | qt | Water, or more as needed |
| 2 | lb | Lamb bones |
| 4 | | Thyme sprigs |
| 4 | | Parsley sprigs |
| 1 | | Bay leaf |
| 3 | | Garlic clove, crushed |
| 6 | tb | Olive oil |
| 2 | | Large yellow onions, chopped |
| 1 1/2 | lb | Lamb shoulder, ground |
| 2 | tb | Chili powder |
| 2 | tb | Fresh minced ginger |
| 2 | tb | Fresh Thyme, minced OR |
| 2 | ts | Dried Thyme, crumbled |
| 1 | tb | Red hot chilie, seeded and d |
| 1 1/4 | ts | Dried Marjoram, crumbled |
| 3/4 | ts | Fresh ground white pepper |
| 3/4 | ts | Fresh ground black pepper |
| 3/4 | ts | Cayenne pepper |
| 3/4 | ts | Allspice |
| 2 | lb | Italian plum tomatoes, coars |
| 1 1/4 | c | Light Zinfandel wine |
| | Salt as needed |
