Slow Cooker Spicy Ham & Black Bean Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Spicy Ham & Black Bean
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 16 black beans; 2 quarts water; bone from large ham; 1 red bell pepper chopped; 1 jalapeno minced; 1 red onion finely chopped; 15 ounces diced tomatoes; 1 tablespoon chili powder; 6 cloves garlic; 2 teaspoons cumin; 2 teaspoons oregano; 1 teaspoon kosher salt; 1/4 teaspoon ground pepper fresh; 1/2 cup cilantro chopped; cheddar cheese grated to garnish

Servings: persons

16 black beans
2 quarts water
bone from large ham
1 red bell pepper chopped
1 jalapeno minced
1 red onion finely chopped
15 ounces diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon chili powder
6 cloves garlic
2 teaspoons cumin
2 teaspoons oregano
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground pepper fresh
1/2 cup cilantro chopped
cheddar cheese grated to garnish

1
The night before you make the soup, pick through the beans and remove any bad beans or other debris. Put the beans into the pot and add 2 quarts water. Remove the beans that float. Soak beans overnight.
2
Place the ham bone in the bottom of a 6 quart slow cooker pot. Add the drained soaked beans, the peppers onion, tomatoes (with liquid) chili powder, garlic and spices. Add enough water to the pot to cover everything. Put the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 6-7 hours, until the beans are tender.
3
About 1 hour before serving, add the salt, pepper and chopped cilantro. Stir to incorporate. Place the lid back.
4
Just prior to serving, remove the ham bone. If any meat is still clinging to it, remove it and add it back to the soup. Ladle it into bowls or serve over rice, garnished with cheddar cheese and additional fresh cilantro.
5
Enjoy!

575

kcal

Calories

Fat

106

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 16 black beans, 2 quarts water, bone from large ham, 1 red bell pepper chopped, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Spicy Ham & Black Bean 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.

Slow Cooker Spicy Ham & Black Bean

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