Slow Cooked Tex-Mex Black Beans

The Slow Cooked Tex-Mex Black Beans are hearty, rich, and full of flavor. They are perfectly spiced with cumin, chili powder, and smoked paprika. You can eat them as a main dish or as a side to your favorite Mexican-style meals.

Ingredients:

• 1 lb dried black beans, rinsed and soaked overnight
• 1 onion, diced
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 red bell pepper, diced
• 1 jalapeo pepper, diced seeds removed for less heat, if desired
• 1 can 14
• 5 oz diced tomatoes
• 1 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 4 cups vegetable broth
• Salt and pepper to taste
• Fresh cilantro, chopped for garnish

Instructions:

In a slow cooker, combine soaked black beans, diced onion, minced garlic, diced red bell pepper, diced jalapeo pepper, diced tomatoes, chili powder, ground cumin, smoked paprika, dried oregano, and vegetable broth

Stir well to combine all ingredients

Cover and cook on low heat for 7-8 hours or until the beans are tender

Once cooked, season with salt and pepper to taste

Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped cilantro

Enjoy these flavorful Tex-Mex black beans on their own or as a side dish!