Best 7 Slow Cooker Black Beans Recipes

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Are you in search of a culinary adventure that tantalizes your taste buds and nourishes your body? Look no further than the realm of slow cooker black beans. These humble legumes, hailing from the heart of Latin American cuisine, possess a treasure trove of flavors and health benefits. With their rich, earthy taste, they can transform any meal into a delectable symphony of textures and aromas. Not only are they a culinary delight, but they also pack a punch of essential nutrients, making them a cornerstone of a balanced diet. Join us as we embark on a culinary journey, exploring the depths of flavor and goodness that slow cooker black beans have to offer. Discover the secrets to cooking them to perfection, unlocking their hidden potential to elevate your meals to new heights of culinary excellence.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SLOW-COOKER BLACK BEANS AND RICE



Slow-Cooker Black Beans and Rice image

Traditional black beans and rice is made slow cooker easy without sacrificing the spices and seasoning this dish is famous for.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 6h20m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb dried black beans (2 cups), sorted, rinsed
1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
1 large bell pepper, chopped (1 1/2 cups)
5 cloves garlic, finely chopped
2 dried bay leaves
1 can (14.5 oz) Muir Glen™ organic diced tomatoes, undrained
5 cups water
2 tablespoons olive or vegetable oil
4 teaspoons ground cumin
2 teaspoons finely chopped jalapeño chilies
1 teaspoon salt
3 cups hot cooked rice

Steps:

  • In 3 1/2- to 6-quart slow cooker, mix all ingredients except rice.
  • Cover; cook on High heat setting 6 to 8 hours.
  • Remove bay leaves. Serve beans over rice. Note: This recipe was tested in slow cookers with heating elements in the side and bottom of the cooker, not in cookers that stand only on a heated base. For slow cookers with just a heated base, follow the manufacturer's directions for layering ingredients and choosing a temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 385, Carbohydrate 77 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 14 g, Protein 19 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 500 mg

SLOW COOKER CREOLE BLACK BEANS AND SAUSAGE



Slow Cooker Creole Black Beans and Sausage image

This creole recipe is sure to please all members of your family. Not too spicy, just enough kick. Serve over steamed white rice.

Provided by NorCal*Mom

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork     Sausage

Time 6h25m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 pounds smoked sausage, cut into 1 inch slices
3 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed and drained
1 ½ cups chopped onion
1 ½ cups chopped celery
1 ½ cups chopped green pepper
1 cup water
1 (8 ounce) can tomato sauce
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1 teaspoon chicken bouillon granules
1 teaspoon white pepper
¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 bay leaves

Steps:

  • Place a large skillet over medium heat, and add sausage. Cook, stirring, until sausage is browned, about 5 minutes. Drain fat, and transfer sausage to slow cooker.
  • Stir the black beans, onion, celery, green pepper, water, tomato sauce, garlic, thyme, bullion granules, white pepper, cayenne pepper, and bay leaves into the sausage in the slow cooker. Cover, and cook on Low until vegetables are tender, about 6 hours. Remove bay leaves before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 496.2 calories, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 61.8 mg, Fat 29.4 g, Fiber 10.4 g, Protein 28.9 g, SaturatedFat 10.4 g, Sodium 2023.8 mg, Sugar 4.7 g

SLOW COOKER BLACK BEANS



Slow Cooker Black Beans image

A very simple, all-day, slow cooker simmer for delicious black beans with a kick. This is a great base recipe with lots of room for interpretation.

Provided by Nate

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 6h10m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (8 ounce) packages dry black beans
6 cups water
1 large onion, quartered
4 cloves garlic, crushed
½ tablespoon salt
1 pork bone
1 jalapeno pepper, minced, or more to taste
1 bay leaf

Steps:

  • Pour beans into a bowl and remove any debris. Rinse generously with water and strain.
  • Combine black beans, water, onion, garlic, salt, pork bone, jalapeno pepper, and bay leaf in a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on High, stirring at least once after 1 hour, until cooked down and beans are tender, 6 to 8 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 134.2 calories, Carbohydrate 24.9 g, Fat 0.6 g, Fiber 5.9 g, Protein 8.3 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 296.8 mg, Sugar 1.4 g

SLOW COOKER LATIN CHICKEN W/ SWEET POTATOES AND BLACK BEANS



Slow Cooker Latin Chicken W/ Sweet Potatoes and Black Beans image

From Good Housekeeping magazine. I am cooking it right now, so I haven't tried it, but it sounds so good! I substituted chicken breasts for the thighs and 1/2 tsp of chipotles in adobo for the paprika.

Provided by Chef Romie

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 4h15m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

3 lbs bone-in skinless chicken thighs
2 teaspoons ground cumin
salt
pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1/2 teaspoon ground allspice
1 cup chicken broth
1/2 cup salsa
3 large garlic cloves, pressed
2 (15 ounce) cans black beans, rinsed
2 lbs sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into bite-size chunks
1 (8 ounce) jar roasted red peppers, cut into strips
1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves, chopped
lime wedge

Steps:

  • Sprinkle chicken thighs with 1/2 tsp cumin, 1/4 tsp salt, and 1/4 tsp pepper.
  • Heat 12-inch skillet over med-high heat until hot;add chicken and cook until browned on all sides.
  • While chicken is cooking put beans and sweet potatoes in slow-cooker.
  • Place chicken on bean mix in slow-cooker.
  • In skillet, mix paprika, allspice, broth, remaining cumin, salsa, and garlic.
  • Pour this over chicken in crock pot.
  • Cover with lid and cook on low 8 hrs or 4 hrs on high.
  • Remove chicken to platter. Gently stir red pepper into potato mixture.
  • Spoon over chicken. Sprinkle with cilantro and serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 561.3, Fat 10.1, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 188.2, Sodium 1053, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 14.6, Sugar 7.2, Protein 57.8

FELICIA'S SLOW COOKER BLACK BEANS



Felicia's Slow Cooker Black Beans image

My best friend gave me her recipe for Cuban-style black beans. I made minor tweaks to make them in the slow cooker. Serve with white rice for an authentic Cuban meal.

Provided by Vivienne Borchers

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas

Time 12h55m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 pound dry black beans
6 cups water, or as needed to cover
3 teaspoons salt, divided
1 onion, finely chopped
½ green bell pepper, finely chopped
3 tablespoons tomato sauce
4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 bay leaf
1 pinch ground cumin

Steps:

  • Soak black beans in 6 to 8 cups of water, 8 hours to overnight.
  • Drain beans. Place in a saucepan and cover with fresh water; add 2 teaspoons salt and bring to a boil. Cook until nearly tender, about 40 minutes.
  • Combine remaining salt, onion, bell pepper, tomato sauce, garlic, olive oil, bay leaf, and cumin in a slow cooker. Add black beans and the cooking water.
  • Mix well and cook on Low until the beans are tender and cooked through, 4 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 225.4 calories, Carbohydrate 39.3 g, Fat 2.6 g, Fiber 9.4 g, Protein 12.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.5 g, Sodium 912.4 mg, Sugar 2.8 g

SLOW COOKER MEXICAN BLACK BEANS



Slow Cooker Mexican Black Beans image

These beans have lots of flavor but no real heat. If you prefer heat in your mexican beans use a can of rotel instead of diced tomatoes.

Provided by bmcnichol

Categories     Black Beans

Time 20h

Yield 10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 lb dried black beans, soaked overnight and drained
6 cups chicken broth
6 garlic cloves, smashed and chopped
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can petite diced tomatoes
1 tablespoon cumin
1 tablespoon chili powder

Steps:

  • Soak and drain your black beans.
  • Put the drained beans into your slow cooker and add the garlic, broth, tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder.
  • Stir well.
  • Cover and cook on low for 8 hours.

SLOW-COOKER CARIBBEAN BLACK BEANS



Slow-Cooker Caribbean Black Beans image

Add something smooth and flavorful to your family's Caribbean night. Serve black beans to compliment your dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Side Dish

Time 5h10m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup water
1 medium green bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
1 medium onion, chopped (1/2 cup)
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1 jar (2 ounces) diced pimientos, drained

Steps:

  • Mix all ingredients in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on low heat setting 5 to 6 hours to blend and develop flavors.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 30 g, Cholesterol 0 mg, Fiber 7 g, Protein 10 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 560 mg

Tips:

  • Use dried black beans for the best flavor and texture. Canned black beans can be used in a pinch, but they will not have the same depth of flavor as dried beans.
  • Soak the black beans overnight before cooking. This will help them to cook more evenly and quickly.
  • Use a variety of seasonings to flavor the black beans. Cumin, chili powder, garlic, and onion are all great options.
  • Add some vegetables to the slow cooker along with the black beans. This will help to make the dish more nutritious and flavorful.
  • Cook the black beans on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours. The beans should be tender but still hold their shape.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker black beans are a delicious, easy, and versatile dish. They can be served as a main course, a side dish, or an ingredient in other recipes. With a little planning, you can have a pot of flavorful black beans ready to enjoy in no time.

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