Fix-It and Forget-It

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Barbecued Black Beans with Sweet Potatoes
Fix-It and Forget-It Christmas Cookbook, pg. 219

Makes 6-8 servings

Prep. Time: 10-15 minutes
Cooking Time: 2-4 hours
Ideal slow cooker size: 3-qt.

4 large sweet potatoes, peeled and cut into 8 chunks each
15-oz. can black beans, rinsed and drained
1 medium onion, diced
2 ribs celery, sliced
9 oz. Sweet Baby Ray’s Barbecue Sauce

1. Place sweet potatoes in slow cooker.

2. Stir in additional ingredients.

3. Cover. Cook on High 2-3 hours, or on Low 4 hours.