Brian's Homemade Salsa

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• 3 28 oz. cans whole peeled tomatoes, chopped
  
• 1 large bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  
• 1 medium green bell pepper
  
• 1 medium sweet or yellow onion, diced
  
• 2 fresh jalapenos (or more to taste), diced
  
• 1 Tab. garlic powder
  
• 1 1/2 tsp. chili powder
  
• 1 tsp. ground cumin
  
• 1 tsp. black pepper
  
• splash of lemon juice
  
• optional: 1 15 oz. can black beans, rinsed & drained, slightly chopped
  

Combine all ingredients.  Refrigerate until chilled and flavors have combined, 2+ hours.