Crockpot Cuban Black Beans
Servings: 8
You won't find better Black Beans at a Cuban restaurant in Tampa. These are really good!
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Ingredients
- 1 - 16 oz package dry black beans
- 1 tsp. dry oregano
- 2 cloves minced garlic
- 1 tablespoons salt
- 2 tablespoons Olive Oil
- 1/2 cup chopped Bell pepper
- 1/2 cup diced onion
- 1 tsp balsamic vinegar
- 1 to mato
- 1 bay leaf
- Extra diced onion for on top of beans optional
Instructions
- Place dry black beans in a large pot of water on the stove. Allow to soak overnight.
- Drain and rinse beans. Place beans in crock-pot. Add about 4 cups of water, just enough to cover.
- In a small skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add Bell pepper, onion, and garlic. Saute until onion is translucent. Add to beans in pot.
- Take a whole tomato and cut it into quarters and place it in the crock pot with the beans.
- Add your seasonings; Bay leaf, Oregano, Salt, balsamic vinegar and a dash of pepper. Place lid on beans and leave in a crock-pot on low for 8-10 hours.
- Remove bay leaf before serving.