1medium green bell pepper seeded cored and chopped
1jalepeno or serrano pepper seeded and minced
2cansabout 15 oz black beans rinsed and drained
1can diced tomatoes undrained
10ozwhite mushrooms cut into quarters
1 1/2tspground cumin
1 1/2tspdried oregano
1cupshredded sharp white cheddar cheese plus additional for garnish
6cupsbaked tortilla chips
Instructions
Heat oil in medium skillet over medium heat. Add onion & peppers. Cook stirrin occasionally, until onion softens.
Transfer to slow cooker. Add beans, tomatoes with juice, mushrooms, cumin & oregoano.
Cover and cook on low 6 hours or 3 hours on high.
Remove cover and sprinkle 1 cup of cheese over beans and mushrooms. Cover again and cook until cheese melts; stir to combine melted cheese.
For each serving, coarsely crush 1 cup tortilla hips in individual serving bowl. Top with black bean mixture; sprinkle with additional cheese if desired
Notes
You can even add diced chicken for a heartier meal.