Grandma Sony's Slow Cooker Black Beans
Description
Black beans are combined with veggies, brown sugar, and spicy seasonings in a slow cooker for a flavorful side dish or main meal that requires little effort.
Ingredients
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1 pound dry black beans
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4 cups chicken broth
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1 (14 ounce) can diced tomatoes in juice
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2 carrots, peeled and finely chopped
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1 large onion, chopped
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1 red bell pepper, chopped
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2 teaspoons minced garlic, or more to taste
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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2 teaspoons salt
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2 teaspoons chili powder
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1 teaspoon chopped jalapeno pepper, or more to taste
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1 teaspoon ground black pepper, or more to taste
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1 cup canned corn, drained
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1/4 cup brown sugar
Directions
1
Sort black beans and place into a large container. Cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Rinse and drain.
2
Combine black beans, chicken broth, tomatoes, carrots, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, cumin, salt, chili powder, jalapeño, and black pepper in a slow cooker.
3
Cover and cook on High until mixture has reduced and beans are tender, about 8 hours. Stir in corn and brown sugar 1 hour before serving.