Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 small yellow onion, diced
  • 2 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder, or more to taste
  • 1 jalapeno chile (optional), seeded and chopped
  • One 14.5-ounce can crushed tomatoes
  • 3 cups slow-cooked or two 15.5-ounce cans navy or other white beans, drained and rinsed
  • One 16-ounce can hominy, drained and rinsed
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro leaves

Method

  • Heat the oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
  • Add the onion and garlic, cover, and cook until softened, about 5 minutes.
  • Stir in the chili powder and cook about 30 seconds longer.
  • Transfer the mixture to a 4- to 6-quart slow cooker.
  • Add the jalapeno, tomatoes, beans, hominy, water, cumin, oregano, salt, and pepper; cover, and cook on Low for 6 to 8 hours.
  • Just before serving, stir in the cilantro and taste to adjust the seasonings.