Black Beans for a Crowd ~
Satisfy your crew without spending hours soaking beans in the kitchen! This tasty and healthy dish is ready to serve in under 30 minutes. Perfect for your Cinco de Mayo celebration, meal prepping for the week, or bringing some extra flavor to Taco Tuesday!
Serve these simple yet flavorful black beans as a side or as a base for other dishes such as burritos, tacos, or rice bowls.
Large Batch Black Beans Recipe
I like this recipe because the beans are delicious, but they’re also super simple to make and scaled just right for a mid-size gathering.
Most recently, I took these beans to a taco bar-themed party of about 20 or so people and there were no leftovers. A few people even approached me to ask for the recipe. They were surprised to learn that the dish was so simple to make, yet packed with so much flavor.
Ingredients for Black Beans for a Crowd
You will need:
- 4 (15-ounce) cans black beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion, chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
How to Make Black Beans for a Crowd
STEP ONE: Drain and rinse black beans from three of the cans. Leave the remaining fourth can undrained.
STEP TWO: Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat then add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently until softened. Add the garlic and continue cooking for an additional 30 seconds.
STEP THREE: Add all the black beans, including the liquid from the undrained can. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, until heated through.
STEP FOUR: Remove from heat, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve warm.
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Black Beans for a Crowd
Ingredients
- 4 (15-ounce) cans black beans
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 cup yellow onion chopped
- 1 teaspoon garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons cilantro chopped
Instructions
- Drain and rinse black beans from three of the cans. Leave the remaining fourth can undrained.
- Heat a large, deep skillet over medium heat then add the olive oil. When the oil is hot, add the onion and cook for 3 minutes, stirring frequently until softened. Add the garlic and continue cooking for an additional 30 seconds.
- Add all the black beans, including the liquid from the undrained can. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 15 minutes, until heated through.
- Remove from heat, sprinkle with cilantro, and serve warm.
Katie
These black beans are simply incredible. I made them for my brother’s graduation party and they were a huge hit!
Choclette
Love recipes like this – so simple, yet so delicious. I made your black beans recently for a Mexican themed dinner and everyone loved them.
Tavo
I recently stumbled upon the post for “Black Beans for a Crowd” and I have to say, it’s an absolute gem! The recipe is not only incredibly delicious but also perfect for feeding a large group of people.
The instructions were clear and easy to follow, and the end result was beyond satisfying. The flavors were rich and well-balanced, and the beans had the perfect texture. It was a hit at the party I hosted, and everyone kept asking for seconds!
thiswifecooks
Fantastic! Thanks so much for your feedback!