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Black Beans {Slow Cooker or Instant Pot}
Easy to make deliciously flavorful black beans that taste like those you get at a Mexican restaurant. Delicious side dish that freezes well and reheats well.
👥 9 Servings⏱️ Prep & Cook: 4h 15m⏳ Prep: 10 min🔥 Cook: 4h 5m👤 Jaclyn📖 cookingclassy
🥘 Ingredients
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🍳 Cookware
- skillet
- slow cooker
- pot
📝 Preparation Steps
1
FOR THE SLOW COOKER: Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
olive oil, (then more for serving if desired)2 Tbsp
2
Add onion, bell pepper and jalapeno and saute ⏱️ 2 minutes, add garlic and saute ⏱️ 1 minute longer.
minced garlic (6 cloves)2 Tbsp
3
Pour mixture into a 5 - 7 quart slow cooker. Add chicken broth, water, black beans, oregano, cumin and season with salt and pepper (I use 1 1/2 tsp salt 1/2 tsp pepper then season with more at the end as needed).
water3 cupsdry black beans, (picked over, rinsed and drained)1 lb
4
Cover and cook on high heat for 4 to 4 1/⏱️ 2 hours until beans are soft. Ladle out some of the broth or use a slotted spoon to serve beans.
5
Top servings with queso fresco, cilantro and fresh lime juice if desired.
Queso fresco, cilantro, fresh lime (for serving (optional))
6
FOR THE INSTANT POT: Select the "saute" mode on the instant pot. Once the label reads "hot" drizzle in olive oil.
olive oil, (then more for serving if desired)2 Tbsp
7
Add in onion, bell pepper and jalapeno and saute ⏱️ 2 minutes. Add garlic and saute ⏱️ 1 minute longer. Press "cancel" on the instant pot.
minced garlic (6 cloves)2 Tbsp
8
Pour in chicken broth, water, black beans, oregano and cumin and season with salt and pepper to taste.
water3 cupsdry black beans, (picked over, rinsed and drained)1 lb
9
Seal instant pot with lid and make sure valve is set to "sealing" position. Select "manual mode" and set to ⏱️ 36 minutes.
10
Once time is up let pressure come down naturally for ⏱️ 10 minutes then quick release any remaining pressure. Use a slotted spoon to serve beans.
Nutrition Facts
calories
204 kcal
fat Content
4 g
serving Size
1 serving
fiber Content
5 g
sugar Content
2 g
sodium Content
30 mg
protein Content
13 g
carbohydrate Content
37 g
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