Beans are known to be versatile, affordable, and delicious. They are highly nutritious and a good source of plant-based protein, fiber, vitamins, and minerals. They are also commonly used in many cuisines worldwide. If you are thinking about cooking tasty crock pot beans, you have come to the right place. With careful selection of ingredients and cooking techniques, you can easily prepare a hearty and flavorful crock pot bean dish that will delight your taste buds and impress your family and friends.
Here are our top 20 tried and tested recipes!
CROCK POT HAM AND BEANS
This is cheap eating at it's best. Really good for scraping by at the end of the month if your cash gets low. Goes best with freshly baked corn muffins drizzled with honey.
Provided by PalatablePastime
Categories Ham
Time 9h
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sort beans and soak in enough water to cover overnight.
- Or you may sort them and place in a saucepan with 2-inches of water to cover.
- Bring them to a boil, boil for 3 minutes, then cover and remove from heat.
- Allow to sit for one hour after boiling (don't lift the lid).
- Whichever method you use, rinse and drain the beans before placing them in the crock pot.
- Put the rinsed beans, garlic, onion, salt, pepper, parsley, cloves, ham (chopped into large chunks) or ham hocks into the crock pot along with 6 cups water or broth.
- Cover crock, and cook on low for about 8 hours, or until beans are tender and creamy.
- Skim any excess fat, if necessary, before serving.
CROCK POT PINTO BEANS
This is a really good and easy slow cooker recipe for pinto beans, it's really good with some fresh cornbread on the side. One of my favorites!! You can add the jalapenos to your taste. We like it with a little kick but it's just as good without them.
Provided by WhittySmith
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 17h
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Rinse dried pintos under cool water and drain
- Put them into a large bowl and cover with hot water and let sit over night.This helps cut down on cooking time and take some of the "gas" out. They will swell quite a bit so you need a large bowl.
- In the morning, rinse beans well with cool water, drain and then put in crock pot.
- Add chicken broth and all other ingredients.
- Fill with water till water is about an inch or 2 above beans.
- Cook on low all day for about 8-9 hours.
- Cook up some cornbread and you are ready to eat!
CROCK POT BAKED BEANS FROM SCRATCH
This is my receipe I have used for years. It goes together quickly and is absolutely delicious. It has never failed me and I am always asked for the receipe.
Provided by Kermit in Huntsville
Categories Beans
Time 11h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Soak beans overnight in 8 cups water.
- Next day drain water and add to pot with lots of water.
- Bring to boil reduce heat and simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
- till tender.
- Drain and rinse with hot water.
- Place beans, onion, 1 cup hot water, cooked bacon, brown sugar, molasses,tomato paste, salt, dry mustard and pepper in a crock pot and
- mix throrougly.
- Simmer 10-12 hours on low setting.
CROCK POT BOSTON BAKED BEANS
Easy,delicious old fashioned baked beans. No need to soak overnight. Cook on low in the crockpot overnight and they come out perfect everytime. Only add water if needed otherwise they will come out too wet. The longer they cook the beter they taste.
Provided by Grammy Irene
Categories Beans
Time 10h10m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- In crockpot, stir together, beans, chopped onion, sugar, molasses and mustard. Add salt pork and 5 cups water.
- Cook on high for 4 hours, change to low and cook until dark brown and beans are tender. Stir occasionally. Add water if the beans begin to look dry and are still uncooked. I cook overnight on low and the beans are usually done in the morning. I don't remember the exact amount of salt pork but I usually buy the square package of Hormel.
NEW ENGLAND BAKED KIDNEY BEANS IN THE CROCK POT
If you like Kidney Beans, then this is a recipe not to be missed! Rich in flavor and absolutely delicious! Serve with Boston Brown Bread and you have one fabulous meal! I use my 6 qt. crock pot and there is plenty of room. Preparation time does not include soaking beans overnight. The cooking time is approximate, so check your beans periodically.
Provided by Lindas Busy Kitchen
Time 12h
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Rinse dry beans in cold water. Place in a lg. bowl, and cover with 2" of cold water. Let soak overnight in refrigerator. Drain, and rinse beans.
- Put beans in a lg. crock pot with the rest of the ingredients. Cook on high 12-14 hours or on low for 24 hrs., or until beans are soft, and juice is thick. Stir occasionally.
- Check water occasionally to make sure there is enough water in the beans, so they don't boil dry.
- Note:.
- If you use a smaller size crock pot cut the recipe in 1/2, and cook until beans are done. I always use my large crock pot, so I'm not sure how long it takes.
THREE-BEAN BAKED BEANS (OVEN OR CROCK POT)
This is my summer time dish for all BBQ's and I always double the recipe. If you enjoy baked beans you have to try this one. It's from a '98 TOH and whenever I make it someone always asks for the recipe. I have personally never made it in the oven since the crock pot does just fine and who wants to heat up the house in the summer? When using the crock pot I will take the lid off for the last hour or so (+/-) of cooking - this will thicken it up if you like your beans thick right at serving. Leftovers freeze very well.
Provided by DDW7976
Categories Beans
Time 1h20m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet over med.
- heat, brown beef, bacon and onion; drain.
- Add beans.
- Combine remaining ingredients and stir into bean mixture.
- Pour into a greased 2 1/2 qt baking dish.
- Bake uncovered at 350° for 1 hour or until beans reach desired thickness.
- OR place in greased crock pot and heat on low for 4 hours or so.
HAM, GREEN BEANS AND POTATOES (CROCK POT)
This recipe I believe is Pennsylvania Dutch. It has been passed down in my family for generations and they have all absolutely loved it and still do!! Try it for yourself. The ham flavors the potatoes and green beans and gives them a wonderful flavor! Its quick and easy and complete meal for your family!
Provided by Erin77
Categories Ham
Time 6h10m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- very simple and easy complete meal!
- Add your ham cubed to your preference, canned green beans add juice from at least one can, add canned whole potatoes add juice from at least one can.
- add to crock pot cook on slow for at least 6 hours and you have a quick and complete meal.
- this recipe should serve 4-6 people.
- I add a little vinegar to my own bowl myself, try it you may love it I DO!
CROCK POT CHILI CHILI AND BEANS
Make and share this Crock Pot Chili Chili and Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by onlyme
Categories Lunch/Snacks
Time 8h30m
Yield 12 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 21
Steps:
- Put first 13 ingredients in crock pot with 1 tablespoon of the sugar, mix well, add pinto beans.
- Turn crock pot on low.
- Heat some olive oil in a large skillet sauté garlic, onions and green pepper for 4-5 minutes.
- Add to crock pot.
- Dredge the beef in the flour and brown in skillet.
- (add more oil, if necessary).
- Add to crock pot stir well.
- Cook 8-10 hours.
- Taste check; for acidity if necessary add more sugar, salt.
CROCK POT SWEET AND SPICY PORK OR BEEF RIBS AND BEANS
For this recipe the ribs need to be browned under the broiler first for extra flavor. You can also cook this in a 300 degree oven.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Pork
Time 5h30m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Place the drained beans in the crock pot; set aside.
- Cut the pork or beef ribs into serving-size pieces, then season with seasoned salt and black pepper.
- Place the ribs in a broiler pan, then broil in oven for about 20-25 minutes, turning once.
- Add the browned ribs to the slow cooker and then sprinkle the onion, fresh garlic and green pepper over the ribs.
- In a saucepan combine the BBQ sauce, jalapeno jelly and Tabasco hot sauce; cook stirring over low heat until melted and combined.
- Pour the mixture over the ribs and toss to coat with the sauce.
- Cover and cook on HIGH for about 5-6 hours or on LOW for about 9-10 hours.
- Remove the ribs and skim off any fat from the sauce.
- Arrange the ribs over the bean mixture.
HAM AND BEANS (CROCK-POT)
This is how I have been making my ham and beans for years. . .I think you either love these or hate these!!! Total comfort food for me, as I make them very similar to my dad's recipe which I had growing up. Perfect served with corn bread on a cool fall or winter day. I add 3 T of Andrea's Sauce (a savory steak marinade with flavors of worchester, garlic, and onion), but Recipezaar does not recognize it. This freezes well, so don't be afraid to serve it once and freeze the leftovers for later!
Provided by januarybride
Time 7h5m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Rinse and sort thru beans (has anyone ever really found a rock in these?). Cover with water and let sit overnight.
- In the morning, drain water, rinse again and place beans in the crockpot. Dump in all of the other ingredients (except ham bone) and give it a few good stirs.
- Put the ham bone in the crockpot, cover and cook on high for 6-8 hours.
- Remove the bay leaf, ham bone and fish out any bones that may have fallen off during cooking. Stir the beans a few times. Remove 1 cup of the beans and place in a bowl, mash them with a potato masher or back of a spoon, then return to the beans and stir; this helps thicken it up a bit.
- Take off any meat left on the ham bone, chop and return it to the crockpot.
- Stir again and serve!
PINTO BEANS WITH HAM FOR THE CROCK POT
I used to spend all day cooking a pot of beans and watching them carefully so they didn't burn. The crock pot solves that problem. Serve a big bowl of these with big piece of cornbread...That's good eating.
Provided by Sandy in Oklahoma
Categories Ham
Time 8h5m
Yield 6-8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cover beans with water and soak overnight; drain.
- Place beans in a 6 quart crock pot with water and remaining ingredients except salt. Cook on low setting for 8-10 hours, or until beans are soft and done. Stir a couple of times during cooking, if possible. Add salt after beans are done. Cooking salt in the beans will make them tough.
- Note: The jalapenos will give your beans a bit of heat. You can control how hot you want them by the amount of pepper you add. If you want no heat, replace the jalapeno with 2 tablespoons of chopped green bell pepper.
FRIJOLES NEGROS- CROCK POT MEXICAN BLACK BEANS
At last I have achieved the perfect flavour of traditional black beans with the crock pot. It takes long but it is because of the crock pot; preparation really takes you few minutes of your time. Waiting is worth it and freezing some is an excellent way to enjoy this versatile dish any day. After you have cooked them you can garnish them with diced tomatoes, fresh onion, oregano and some olive oil. If served cold it is great to add some fresh finely chopped jalapeños and some drops of lemon juice. Still hot, you can separate the juice from the beans and use it for cooking rice or just drinking it in a cup with diced avocado and sour cream. There are many ways you can enjoy black beans, this is just the starting point. Buen Provecho!
Provided by soleta
Categories Black Beans
Time 20h
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Soak the beans for at least 8 hours. If they are old, 24 hours is great. You must change the water at least 3 times to rinse the white foam that appears in the surface.
- Pour the beans in the crock pot with the water, the bay leaves, the onion and garlic. (Cut in half the garlic cloves to take out the stem that germinates so it is nicer for your tummy, you can plant the stem or just through it away).
- Cook on high for 12-15 hours. Check the amount of water around the 8th hour and fill again if necessary.
- Turn of the crock pot and add the salt, stir softly and let it rest for at least 30 minute.
- *You can use more beans, depending of the capacity of your crock pot. It will be a nice soup that you can enjoy hot or cold. Separate the beans for using them in other recipes like fried and mashed beans.
TEXAS-STYLE CROCK POT BRISKET AND BEANS
An easy way to make a nice brisket. The beans in this recipe are wonderful - sometimes I just make a big pot of the beans alone. Even though I love the convenience of my crock pot, I feel that cooking in the crock pot generally overcooks any meat. However, in this case, with brisket, it is pretty darn good, especially with the delicious beans on the side! I sometimes find that the liquid gets a little low, when it is cooking. If this occurs, you can do any of the following, as needed: double the sauce recipe to add later, add some bottled barbecue sauce, or add a can of beer. Enjoy!
Provided by Helping Hands
Categories Meat
Time 8h15m
Yield 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Combine water, onion, and pinto beans in crock pot.
- Mix together ketchup, Worcestershire Sauce, vinegar, mustard, seasoned salt, Liquid Smoke, and brown sugar in separate bowl.
- Stir half of this mixture into beans in crock pot.
- Place brisket on top of beans (cut into two pieces, if needed).
- Spread the remaining mixture over brisket.
- Cook on low for 8-10 hours, stirring twice, if possible.
- Slice meat across the grain and serve with sauce and with beans on the side.
CROCK POT PORK AND BEANS
These are so good. They were brought to a pot luck at work. My husband loves this recipe so I make it often.Servings Are approximate. Overnight standing time is not included.
Provided by Dotty2
Categories Beans
Time 9h15m
Yield 8 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Cover beans with water and the baking soda.
- soak overnight and drain in the morning.
- put into crockpot add the rest of the ingredients.
- Cook on high for 3 hrs then turn to low and cook until beans are soft, approx-6 hours.
CROCK POT CHILI CON CARNE WITH BEANS
I just won "First Place" at a country fair with this recipe. The fresh tomatoes and chili peppers give it a fresh and pleasant taste.
Provided by Jim Trebilcox
Categories Weeknight
Time 10h20m
Yield 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Fry the bacon until it starts to brown, then put it into the crock pot.
- In the bacon drippings, brown the ground beef.
- Put the ground beef, beans, crushed tomatoes, tomato paste, onions, chili powder (In Southern California we have a great variety available, but Gebhardt's would work), and the cayenne into the crock pot with the beef broth.
- Cut the stems off the fresh jalapenos and cut them in two or three chunks.
- place the peppers along with the garlic and whole fresh tomatoes into a food processor and puree the three ingredients.
- Put this into the crock pot, stir to mix and let it all cook for 10-12 hours on low or 5-6 hours on high.
- By making a puree out to of the peppers and garlic, you get a more evenly dispersed blend.
- I used the tomatoes to give some moisture to the puree.
- Serrano chilies are three times hotter than jalapenos so don't let their small size fool you.
CROCK POT GREEN BEANS & HAM
I came up with this recipe when I had an abundance of fresh green beans. After canning 30 quarts, I knew I needed to find something else to do with all those beans! It's easy to prepare and one of my family's "comfort food" favorites. NOTE: not every crockpot cooks the same. My Rival crock pot is 20 years old and on the "high" setting food actually comes to a low boil. If your crock pot does not get that hot, then you will need to adjust for a longer cooking time.
Provided by LainieBug
Time 4h20m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Place cut up ham hock in crock pot.
- Rinse beans and snap into halves or thirds.
- Place beans over ham.
- Place chopped onion and minced garlic over bean/ham mixture.
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Pour chicken broth over all.
- Cover and cook on high 4 hours.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 123.3, Fat 1.9, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 1.3, Sodium 1088.2, Carbohydrate 20, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 9, Protein 10.2
MEXICAN RED BEANS (CROCK POT)
This is a recipe that I adapted. This recipe was printed in the cookbook that came with my crock pot over 25 years ago. The serving size is approximate. The number of servings depends on if you are serving this as a side or a main dish.
Provided by PaulaG
Categories Beans
Time 10h20m
Yield 10 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Sort beans and wash under running water.
- Place beans in a large pan and bring to a boil.
- Boil 10 minutes, drain.
- Place the precooked beans in a crock pot adding water and remaining ingredients.
- Cover and cook on high for 1 to 2 hours, turn down to low and continue to cook for 8 hours.
- During cooking add additional hot water if needed.
SPICY BLACK BEANS AND RICE WITH MANGOES (CROCK POT)
Make and share this Spicy Black Beans and Rice With Mangoes (Crock Pot) recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Dreamer in Ontario
Categories One Dish Meal
Time 6h20m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 16
Steps:
- Heat oil in large skillet over medium heat.
- Add onion, bell pepper, garlic and jalapeno, cover, and cook 5 minutes until softened.
- Add in seasonings, mix well and cook for 1 minute.
- Transfer mixture into a 3 1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker.
- Add bean, water, brown sugar, salt and pepper.
- Stir well.
- Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Add the cooked rice and the mangoes.
- Allow to cook another 10 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 522.2, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 305.7, Carbohydrate 100.7, Fiber 20, Sugar 25.6, Protein 19.8
CAJUN RED BEANS WITH ANDOUILLE SAUSAGE (CROCK POT)
From Sandra Lee Semi-Homemade Slow Cooker Recipes 2. I got this great cookbook from breezermom, my partner for Feb '09 Cookbook swap!
Provided by NELady
Categories Pork
Time 3h8m
Yield 6 , 6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- In a 4-quart slow cooaker, combine sausage, beans, tomatoes, and green peppers.
- In a medium bowl, stir together rice, vegetable stock, and Cajun seasoning. Pour into slow cooker and stir thoroughly.
- Cover and cook on HIGH setting for 3 to 4 hours. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
SIMPLE CROCK POT HAM HOCK AND BEANS
This is a very simple ham and bean recipe. A meaty smoked Ham Hock and homemade chicken broth with give plenty of flavor to the beans. But if you want celery and carrots or anything else added in, go for it. It's all good! :)
Provided by Crystal ~
Categories Other Main Dishes
Time 15h
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- 1. Rinse the beans 2 or 3 times in cold water to remove dirt. Discard any bad beans.
- 2. Add the rinsed beans in a large bowl covered with water; cover bowl with a lid or large plate. Soak the beans overnight at room temperature.
- 3. Next morning, drain the beans in a colander.
- 4. Place the ham hock in a crock-pot. Add the drained beans, onion, garlic, and chicken broth. Cover and cook on low for about 5-7 hours, or until beans are tender.
- 5. Remove the meat from the ham hock(s) and return the meat back to the crock pot. Salt and pepper the beans the last 10 minutes of cooking, if salt is needed. Serve with hot buttered corn bread.
Tips:
- When choosing dried beans, opt for high-quality ones that are free from blemishes or discoloration.
- Soaking beans overnight in cold water helps reduce cooking time and makes them easier to digest.
- Use a slow cooker with a capacity that is appropriate for the amount of beans you are cooking.
- Add aromatics like garlic, onion, and celery to the slow cooker to enhance the flavor of the beans.
- Use a variety of spices and seasonings to create a flavorful bean dish. Some popular choices include chili powder, cumin, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- Add vegetables and other ingredients like tomatoes, corn, and bell peppers to the slow cooker to create a hearty and nutritious meal.
- Cook beans on low heat for 6-8 hours or on high heat for 4-6 hours, or until they are tender.
- Serve beans with rice, tortillas, or bread.
Conclusion:
Cooking beans in a slow cooker is a convenient and easy way to prepare a delicious and nutritious meal. With a variety of recipes to choose from, there is sure to be a slow cooker bean recipe that everyone will enjoy. So next time you're looking for a simple and satisfying meal, give one of these slow cooker bean recipes a try.
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