Easy crockpot black beans

Easy crockpot black beans with tomatoes and peppers. 

Ingredients:

• 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 1 large red bell pepper, chopped
• 1 large green or yellow bell pepper, chopped
• 3 to 4 cloves garlic, minced
• 1/2 cup chopped celery
• 1/2 cup chopped carrots
• 1 can (28 ounces) tomatoes
• 1 cup V-8 juice
• 2 cans (15 ounces each) black beans, drained
• 1 can (4 ounces) chopped green chile peppers
• 1 small jalapeno or serrano chile pepper, seeds and membranes removed, minced, optional
• 1 tablespoon chili powder, or to taste
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1/2 teaspoon coriander
• salt and pepper to taste

Preparation:

In a skillet over medium highheat, heat oil; add onions, bell pepper and garlic. Sauté vegetables until tender. Spoon vegetables into slow cooker.

Add remaining ingredients except salt and pepper. Cook on low 5 to 7 hours, or until stew is thick. Add salt and pepper to taste. Serve with rice or warm flour tortillas.
Serves 6.