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Crockpot Black Beans

Crockpot Black Beans Recipe

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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 6 hours
Total Time 6 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 230
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb dried black beans
  • 1 small onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 jalapeño, seeded and minced (optional)
  • 1 tbsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp dried oregano
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 4 cups vegetable broth or water
  • 1 to 1½ tsp kosher salt
  • Juice of 1 lime

Method
 

  1. Rinse beans, pick over, then add to the slow cooker with onion, garlic, jalapeño (if using), cumin, smoked paprika, oregano, and bay leaf. Pour in broth or water and stir. Do not add salt.
  2. Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or high for 3 to 4 hours, until beans are tender enough to mash easily.
  3. Remove bay leaf, stir in 1 tsp salt and the lime juice. Taste and adjust salt if needed. Serve warm with your favorite toppings.

Notes

Beans can absorb liquid at different rates. If they look dry during cooking, add a splash of hot water. Wait to salt until the end or the skins may stay tough. Leftovers will thicken as they cool; add a little water or broth when reheating.