Black Beans and Rice

from my "Fix it and Forget it" cookbook

(another of those recipes that was great the first time and hasn't impressed me since)

soak 1 lb. of dried red beans in water for 8 hours, discard water

Mix in slow cooker:

soaked beans

2 t. salt

1 t. pepper

3-4 c. water

6 oz. tomato paste

8 oz. tomato sauce

4 cloves minced garlic

cook on low for 10-12 hours and serve over rice

Variations:
Add ham, sausage or other meat to the beans.

Use canned beans and cook on high for one hour, then low for 3 hours.

Note: I've noted that my slow cooker often ends up burning stuff, so adjust the recipe to your slow cooker.