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Slow Cooker Black Bean Tacos

Black bean tacos are an easy, delicious, and economical slow cooker dish. This plant-based recipe uses just a few pantry staples - perfect for busy weeknights, meatless Mondays, or effortless meal prep. Serve in warm tortillas with your favorite toppings!
Prep Time5 minutes
Cook Time7 hours
Total Time8 hours
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Tex-Mex
Keyword: crockpot bean tacos, easy black bean tacos, meatless slow cooker tacos, slow cooker bean tacos, vegetarian slow cooker tacos
Servings: 10 servings
Calories: 200kcal
Author: The Lazy slow cooker

Equipment

Ingredients

  • 16 oz dried black beans rinsed and drained
  • 15 oz chunky salsa spice level based on your preference
  • 1 cup diced onion
  • 7 oz can diced green chili
  • ⅓ cup taco seasoning see below for homemade taco seasoning recipe
  • 1½ tablespoon minced garlic
  • 4 cups vegetable broth can use chicken (not plant-based) or onion

Instructions

  • Rinse beans over a sink to remove dirt and check for stones or other foreign particles
  • Add 16 oz dried black beans (rinsed), 15 oz chunky salsa, 1 cup diced onion, 7 oz can diced green chili, ⅓ cup taco seasoning, 1½ tablespoon minced garlic, and 4 cups vegetable broths to a greased slow cooker
  • Stir to combine and cover
  • Cook on high for 5-6 hours or on low for 8-10 hours
  • Stir and serve in taco shells with your favorite taco topping (see above for suggestions)

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Notes

Nutritional values are for bean mixture only.  Taco shells and other toppings are not included here. This is a great recipe to double or even triple.  Leftovers freeze really well and reheat easily for future grab-and-go meals!  
For spicier tacos, use hot diced chili peppers  and hot salsa. a
Homemade taco seasoning (makes more than you need for just this recipe
  • 4 tablespoons chili powder
  • 1.5 tablespoons cumin
  • 1.5 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon onion powder
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 teaspoon dried cilantro
Add all ingredients and stir.  Store in a cool, dry, air-tight container. 
For substitution and serving suggestions, please refer to the above write-up.  

Nutrition

Calories: 200kcal | Carbohydrates: 40g | Protein: 11g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 0.2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 0.1g | Sodium: 1373mg | Potassium: 837mg | Fiber: 10g | Sugar: 6g | Vitamin A: 1177IU | Vitamin C: 13mg | Calcium: 83mg | Iron: 3mg
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