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Cumin Steak with Black Beans, Crockpot

Course: Crockpot, dinner, lunch, Slowcooker
Author: Wanda Baker

Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon chopped
  • 2 lbs chuck or blade steak
  • 1 onion finely chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tsp herbes de provence
  • 1 tsp cumin seeds or cumin
  • salt and pepper
  • 1 jalapeno pepper chopped finely (you can omit if you don't like spicy)
  • 1 19 oz can black beans drained & rinsed
  • 1/2 cup beef broth
  • 1 tbsp fresh lime juice

Instructions

  • In a pan cook bacon until crisp. Remove and drain on paper towel. Drain most of fat and add steak (in batches if necessary) browning on both sides. Transfer to crockpot.
  • In same pan fry onion until softened. Add garlic, herbes de provence, cumin seeds, salt, pepper and jalapeno pepper cooking for a couple minutes. Add beans and broth stirring to combine and bringing to a boil.
  • Remove from heat and pour contents of pan into crockpot. Cover and cook on low for 5 hours or high for 2-3. Before serving mix in your lime juice and serve piping hot. You can add some toppings if you like.

Notes

Toppings: finely chopped red or green onion, finely chopped tomato, finely chopped cilantro, shredded Monterey Jack or Cheddar Cheese, sour cream or salsa.