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Smoky Slow Cooker Mexican Black Beans
4.9 from 42 votes

Smoky Slow Cooker Mexican Black Beans

Smoky Slow Cooker Mexican Black Beans made with dried black beans combined with smoky chipotle peppers, onion, garlic, jalapeno, and Mexican spices.  These will be a serious crowd-pleaser and perfect addition to your Mexican fiesta.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
8 hrs
Additional Time
12 hrs
Total Time
20 hrs 10 mins
Servings: 8
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican

Ingredients

  • 1 lb. black beans dried
  • 1 yellow onion chopped, large
  • 2 garlic minced, cloves
  • 1 jalapeño chopped
  • 1 chipotles in adobo 1 chipotle from can, chopped, can
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 3/4 tbsp. smoked paprika
  • 1/2 tbsp. cumin
  • 1/2 tbsp. chili powder
  • 1 tbsp. salt
  • black pepper several grinds
  • 1 qt. vegetable stock 4 cups, or broth
  • cilantro chopped, handful leaves

Instructions

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  1. Rinse black beans and add to an unplugged slow cooker (no heat) with 8 cups of water. Soak beans overnight, ideally at least 12 hours. The next day, drain and rinse the beans and return to slow cooker.
  2. Add the rest of the ingredients to the slow cooker and cook on low for 8 hours. Taste to see if additional salt is needed. Add cilantro to beans right before serving. Enjoy!
  3. NOTE: Beans will be slightly watery due to them needing to be submerged in liquid to cook properly. Simply use a slotted spoon when serving.