Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili | SO EASY!

black beans

🥗Healthier: kidney beans

💰Cheaper: pinto beans

Kidney beans provide similar texture and flavor.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: canola oil

Canola oil is more affordable and has a neutral flavor.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: banana pepper

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Green bell pepper offers crunch without heat.

vegetable broth

🥗Healthier: homemade broth

💰Cheaper: water with seasoning

Homemade broth enhances flavor without extra cost.

Do not soak the black beans.

Put the beans in your Slow Cooker.

Add the onion and spices.

Add the tomatoes and tomato paste and the water and stir well.

Cover and turn on low and cook for 6 - 8 hours.

Or if you want it faster you can cook on high for 3 - 4 hours.

Check about halfway through and see if the beans have absorbed most of the liquid. If it is seeming too dry to you add warm to hot water at 1/2 cup intervals.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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