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Martyrdom of St. John Slow Cooker Beans

Ingredients

  • 1 tsp olive oil
  • 1 small onion
  • 1 small bell pepper
  • 2 C dry pinto beans
  • 5 C water
  • 2 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • ½ tsp chili powder
  • ½ tsp smoked paprika
  • 2-3 bay leaves
  • 2 cloves garlic

Instructions

  • Dice onion and bell pepper and sauté in oil over low-medium heat until tender.
  • Meanwhile, measure out 2 cups of dry pinto beans. Inspect for and remove any rocks and debris. Rinse under cold water. 
  • Combine beans, water, onion, pepper, and the remaining ingredients in a slow cooker.
  • Cover and cook on high for 4 hours and then either let cooker continue on “warm” if left overnight or set to low until cooked (approx. 4 hours more).