Slow-Cooker Black Beans Recipe

Name: Slow-Cooker Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (16-oz.) package dried black beans; 2 bacon slices; 1 large sweet onion, diced (about 2 cups); 2 celery ribs, diced (about 1/2 cup); 3 garlic cloves, chopped; 2 cups diced cooked ham; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper; 1/4 teaspoon ground red pepper; 1 (32-oz.) container low-sodium fat-free chicken broth

Servings: persons

1
Rinse and sort beans according to package directions. Place beans in a 6-qt. slow cooker. Add water 2 inches above beans; let soak 8 hours. Drain and rinse. Return beans to slow cooker.
2
Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium-high heat 4 to 5 minutes or until crisp; remove bacon, and drain on paper towels, reserving 2 Tbsp. drippings in skillet. Crumble bacon; add to slow cooker.
3
Saute onion, celery, and garlic in hot drippings 7 to 8 minutes or until tender. Reduce heat to medium, and stir in ham, cumin, and ground peppers. Saute 5 minutes or until thoroughly heated. Stir in 1/2 cup chicken broth, and cook 2 minutes, stirring to loosen particles from bottom of skillet; add mixture to slow cooker. Stir in remaining chicken broth and 1 cup water.
4
Cover and cook on HIGH 5 hours or LOW 8 hours or until beans are tender.

673

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Carbs

Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Feel free to swap in similar ingredients you already have on hand and adjust seasoning to taste.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (16-oz.) package dried black beans, 2 bacon slices, 1 large sweet onion, diced (about 2 cups), 2 celery ribs, diced (about 1/2 cup), and more.

Yes, Slow-Cooker Black Beans falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

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Slow-Cooker Black Beans

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