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.