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Crock Pot Black Beans

Published: Dec 9, 2022 by Kate Hackworthy · 5 Comments

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Make tender and tasty Crock Pot Black Beans with ease in your slow cooker! Get all the tips to ensure your dried black beans are cooked and seasoned to perfection.

Serving dish of black beans cooked in a crock pot.
Crock Pot Black Beans.

Let me show you how easy it is to cook dried beans! Crock pot black beans are super easy and so versatile!

Just add the dried black beans and some simple seasonings to your slow cooker and let it do its thing.

Come back to beautifully tender, flavorful black beans that you can use in a variety of dishes.

We love spooning them into Vegan Fajitas, Cauliflower Tacos, or Quesadillas. They're also great in stews, soups, or as a simple protein-packed side dish on their own.

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  • What are black beans?
  • Why You'll Love This Recipe
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Bowl of slow cooker black beans.

What are black beans?

Black beans are a type of small, oval-shaped legume that are native to South and Central America.

They are a popular ingredient in Latin American and Caribbean cuisines, where they are often used to make soups, stews, salads, and other dishes.

Black beans are also high in dietary fiber, protein, and various vitamins and minerals.

Find out more about tasty bean recipes.

Why You'll Love This Recipe

It's so easy! Just add it all to the slow cooker, then come back to tender beans.

This is a dump and go slow cooker recipe. So simple.

Slow cookers are a budget-friendly way to cook dried beans.

You can use the seasoned black beans in many ways, from Mexican dishes like tacos and fajitas, to soups, stews and side dishes.

Although it takes a few hours, you don't have to check the beans for scorching like if you cook them on the stove top.

Freezer friendly, so you can make a large batch and save them for another meal.

These beans are great with Mexican dishes, but you can pair them with many other cuisines too.

Ingredients

  • Dried black beans - use dried black beans for this recipe. Canned ones will get mushy and soft if cooked in the slow cooker/crock pot.
  • Stock - for flavor, you'll cook the black beans in stock. I used vegetable stock, but if you prefer you can use mushroom stock, chicken, or beef. You can even use vegan chicken stock!
  • Onion and garlic - a chopped yellow onion and some garlic add great flavor and texture to the beans.
  • Bay leaves, dried oregano, cumin, smoked paprika, and chili powder - these spices and seasonings turn the beans into a tasty dish.

Please see the recipe card below for quantities.

Instructions

Wondering how to make this Crock Pot Black Beans recipe? It's easy! Just follow this step-by-step photo tutorial. Then, scroll down for the recipe card for the full ingredients list and recipe method.

Rinsing dried black beans.

Prep the ingredients: Rinse the black beans, finely dice the onions and mince the garlic.

Black beans and onion in a slow cooker.

Into the Crock Pot: Add them all to the slow cooker, along with all other ingredients and stir.

Stirring ingredients in a slow cooker bowl.

Cook: Cook the black beans on HIGH for 3 ½ hours or on LOW for 6 hours, or until the beans are soft and tender.

Black beans cooking in a slow cooker.

Serve: Remove the bay leaves and serve as a tasty side dish or taco filling.

Recipe tips

Be sure to chop the onions small, so there aren't big chunks in the finished dish.

You don't have to pre-soak your beans for this recipe.

Switch up the seasonings to your liking.

Rinsing the dried black beans is important for removing any dirt.

Like them spicy? Add some cayenne powder, chopped jalapenos or chili powder to taste.

Serving Suggestions

Add them to fajitas, tacos, or quesadillas for a vegetarian protein and lots of great flavors.

Serve them on loaded nachos, along with some refried beans.

Turn them into bean burgers and serve with Seasoned Rice.

Enjoy as a side dish along with a Mexican Chipotle Tortilla Bowl Salad.

Storage and Freezing

Store your crock pot black beans in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.

Freeze: Allow the beans to cool completely, then portion them into ziploc bags and freeze for up to 6 months.

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Crock Pot Black Beans

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Make tender Crock Pot Black Beans in your slow cooker! All the tips to ensure your dried black beans are cooked and seasoned to perfection.
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Prep Time 5 minutes mins
Cook Time 3 hours hrs 30 minutes mins
Total Time 3 hours hrs 35 minutes mins
Course Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 142 kcal

Equipment

  • Slow cooker

Ingredients
 

  • ½ lb dried black beans 225g
  • ½ yellow onion
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 3 cups vegetable broth 700ml
  • 1 cups water 235 ml
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon smoked paprika
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder optional
  • chopped parsley or cilantro/coriander

Instructions
 

  • Rinse the black beans, finely dice the onions and mince the garlic. Add them all to the slow cooker, along with all other ingredients and stir.
  • Cook the black beans on HIGH for 3 ½ hours or on LOW for 6 hours, or until the beans are soft and tender.
  • Remove the bay leaves and serve. If you want to, season them with a little salt and pepper. Great as a tasty side dish or taco filling.

Notes

Be sure to chop the onions small, so there aren't big chunks in the finished dish.
You don't have to pre-soak your beans for this recipe.
Switch up the seasonings to your liking.
Rinsing the dried black beans is important for removing any dirt.
Like them spicy? Add some cayenne powder, chopped jalapenos or chili powder to taste.

Nutrition

Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 27gProtein: 8gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 0.2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.3gMonounsaturated Fat: 0.1gSodium: 478mgPotassium: 592mgFiber: 6gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 398IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 60mgIron: 2mg

The nutritional information provided is approximate and can vary depending on several factors, so is not guaranteed to be accurate. Please see a registered dietician for special diet advice.

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  1. Charles

    December 09, 2022 at 3:26 pm

    5 stars
    Wow! Goodbye store bought black beans! I eat a lot of black beans and I needed this recipe! Thanks for sharing!

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  2. gunjan

    December 09, 2022 at 2:41 pm

    5 stars
    this black beans recipe is exactly what i was looking for. we loved it and I will be making it on repeat since I have included it on my meal plans.

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  3. Ryan Allen

    December 09, 2022 at 2:30 pm

    5 stars
    This is such a great black bean recipe. I had is with some homemade burritos and it made a tasty addition.

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  4. Stephanie

    December 09, 2022 at 2:21 pm

    5 stars
    In Upstate NY, black beans aren't a really popular dish, so I've never tried them. I also had no idea how to make them! I'm really excited to try this recipe because they're so good for you but don't know how to incorporate them into my menu!

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  5. kushigalu

    December 09, 2022 at 11:35 am

    5 stars
    How flavorful and delicious. I love black beans in any form. Thanks for sharing

    Reply

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