1jalapeno pepperchopped finely (you can omit if you don't like spicy)
1 19ozcan black beansdrained & rinsed
1/2cupbeef broth
1tbspfresh 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.