black beans in the crockpot (sallye)

How To Make black beans in the crockpot (sallye)

• Step 1
  Peel and quarter onion and place in food processor Peel garlic cloves and add to processor Remove core, seeds and membranes from bell pepper, cut into quarters and add to food processor Pulse process veggies until medium diced, don't over process
• Step 2
  Place beans in colander or sieve, rinse well, removing any foreign objects. Transfer to crockpot. Add 2 to 3 quarts of water until it is about 2" above beans- don't skimp on water, beans will absorb a lot of water.
• Step 3
  Transfer onion mix to beans along with oregano, cumin, and bay leaves. Stir well with wooden spoon to combine.
• Step 4
  Cover and cook on high for 1-1/2 to 2 hours.
• Step 5
  Place wine in small saucepan and simmer for about 5 minutes.
• Step 6
  Add heated wine, vinegar, salt and pepper to beans and blend well with wooden spoon.
• Step 7
  Turn crockpot temperature to low, and continue cooking for 3 to 4 more hours until beans are tender and creamy.
• Step 8
  About 10 minutes before ready to serve, thinly slice green onions including green parts Remove stems from cilantro and roughly dice leaves. Set these temporarily in fridge in covered container.
• Step 9
  This is a very soft cheese, so make sure cheese is very cold (even partially frozen is okay) and rough grate. Set in fridge until ready to use.
• Step 10
  When beans are ready, ladle out into hefty bowls and add garnishments to top.
• Step 11
  These are a wonderful side dish, or even a complete meal. Serve hot.
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