Grandma Sony's Slow Cooker Black Beans

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry black beans
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 can diced tomatoes in juice , 14 ounce
• 2 carrots , peeled and finely chopped
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 1 red bell pepper , chopped
• 2 teaspoons minced garlic , or more to taste
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons chili powder
• 1 teaspoon chopped jalapeño pepper , Optional
• 1 teaspoon ground black pepper , or more to taste
• 1 cup canned corn , drained
• 0.25 cups brown sugar

Instructions

1. 1

   Sort black beans and place into a large container. Cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight. Rinse and drain.

2. 2

   Combine black beans, chicken broth, tomatoes, carrots, onion, red bell pepper, garlic, cumin, salt, chili powder, jalapeño, and black pepper in a slow cooker.

3. 3

   Cover and cook on High until mixture has reduced and beans are tender, about 8 hours. Stir in corn and brown sugar 1 hour before serving.