Slow Cooker Mexican Black Beans Recipe – Creations by Kara

These sluggish cooker Mexican black beans are ridiculously straightforward, however are so scrumptious that they blow canned beans out of the water! Use them in your favourite tacos, enchiladas, burrito bowls, and a lot extra.

A DELICIOUS SIDE DISH FOR ANY MEXICAN FOOD

Earlier than I discovered this recipe for Crock Pot Black Beans over at Daisy Cooks, all I’d ever tried was canned black beans. After one chew, I used to be hooked!

The cumin, garlic, and onion could also be easy components, however you’ll be amazed on the quantity of taste they add. I served them with our Bajio Hen they usually have been phenomenal!

The following day we had leftover beans however no rooster. I dished up a bowl of black beans and ate it for lunch. Plain. I’m not kidding. They’re that good!

So not solely are they the right ingredient on your favourite Mexican recipes, they’re tasty all on their very own! And naturally they’re an effective way so as to add some protein and fiber to your meal.

HOW TO MAKE SLOW COOKER BLACK BEANS

SOAK – Pour the dry beans right into a colander and rinse properly. Switch them to a big pot or bowl and add water till it’s two inches above the extent of the beans. Soak at room temperature for about 8 hours, or in a single day.

ASSEMBLE – Drain the soaked beans and place them in your sluggish cooker. Add the three cups of water, garlic, onion, salt, and cumin. Stir collectively.

COOK – Add the lid to your crock pot and prepare dinner the beans on LOW for 8-9 hours, or on HIGH for 4-5 hours.

SERVE – You possibly can both drain the surplus cooking liquid off the beans, or serve them with a slotted spoon.

Retailer leftover beans in an hermetic container within the fridge for as much as per week.

You may also freeze the beans. I prefer to measure about 1 1/2 cups into small freezer secure luggage, then save them for future use in recipes that decision for a can of black beans.

Gradual Cooker Mexican Black Beans Recipe

Gradual Cooker Mexican Black Beans Recipe Variations:

You possibly can simply make these beans spicy by including purple pepper flakes, chili powder, diced jalapenos, and even freshly floor black pepper.

I like the convenience of the dried garlic and onion, however you should utilize contemporary onion and garlic should you favor.

As an alternative of water, you should utilize rooster broth or vegetable broth. If you happen to don’t use low-sodium broth, lower the salt to 2 teaspoons.

If you happen to want an enormous batch to feed a crowd, or to freeze beans for meal prep, this recipe can simply be doubled.

I initially shared this Mexican black beans recipe again on June 10, 2009. It was positively time to replace the pictures and make a brand new recipe card. 🙂

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If you happen to serve Mexican meals at your own home as typically as I do, these scrumptious black beans are going to change into a staple!