A real slow-cooked chili — black beans, tomatoes and warm spices, mostly hands-off over 4 hours.

Slow Cooker Black Bean Chili
A real slow-cooked chili — black beans, tomatoes and warm spices, mostly hands-off over 4 hours.
Ingredients
Equipment
Method
- Add the black beans, crushed tomatoes, corn, onion, bell pepper, garlic, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika and vegetable broth to the slow cooker. Stir to combine.
- Cover and cook on low for 6-7 hours, or on high for 3.5-4 hours, until thickened and the vegetables are tender.
- Season with salt to taste and stir well before serving.
- Ladle into bowls and top with avocado, a squeeze of lime and cilantro.
Notes
Cook time shown is for the high setting (about 4 hours); the low setting takes 6-7 hours. Freezes beautifully for up to 3 months.
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