Slow-Cooker Spicy Black Bean and Barbecue Chili

  • Prep 15 min
  • Total 13 hr 45 min
  • Servings 6

Ingredients

  • 2 cups dried black beans (1 pound), sorted and rinsed
  • 10 cups water
  • 1 tablespoon olive or vegetable oil
  • 1 large onion, chopped (1 cup)
  • 6 cloves garlic, finely chopped
  • 4 cups water
  • 1 can (14 1/2 ounces) diced tomatoes with green chilies, undrained
  • 1 cup hickory barbecue sauce
  • 1 chipotle chili in adobo sauce, finely chopped, plus 1 teaspoon adobo sauce (from 11-ounce can)
  • 2 cups frozen veggie crumbles
  • 1 medium green or red bell pepper, chopped (1 cup)
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps

  • 1
    Heat beans and 10 cups water to boiling in 4-quart Dutch oven; reduce heat. Simmer uncovered 10 minutes; remove from heat. Cover and let stand 1 hour.
  • 2
    Heat oil in 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Cook onion and garlic in oil about 8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until onion is tender and light golden brown.
  • 3
    Drain beans. Place beans in 3 1/2- to 4-quart slow cooker. Add 4 cups water and onion mixture.
  • 4
    Cover and cook on low heat setting 10 to 12 hours or until beans are tender. Stir in tomatoes, barbecue sauce, chili, adobo sauce and frozen veggie crumbles. Cover and cook on high heat setting 30 minutes. Serve chili sprinkled with bell pepper and cilantro.

  • For chili that is spicier, use 2 chipotle chilies and 2 teaspoons adobo sauce.
  • Soak beans in cold water overnight rather than using the quick-soak method in the recipe.
  • Serve this black bean chili with crusty bread or rolls and a salad of leafy greens.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
350
Calories from Fat
35
Total Fat
4g
Saturated Fat
1g
Cholesterol
0mg
Sodium
840mg
Total Carbohydrate
66g
Dietary Fiber
11g
Protein
22g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
34%
34%
Exchanges:
4 Starch; 1 Vegetable; 1 Very Lean Meat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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