Best 7 Easy Slow Cooker Pinto Beans Recipes

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Beans have been a staple food in many cultures for centuries. Slow cookers make it easy to cook dried beans without having to babysit the pot. Slow cooker pinto beans are a versatile and delicious dish that can be used as a main course, a side dish, or an ingredient in other dishes. This article will provide you with the best recipe for easy slow cooker pinto beans, including tips on how to cook them perfectly, as well as ideas for how to use them.

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SLOW COOKER PINTO BEANS



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These beans turn out fabulous in the slow cooker! I developed this recipe after finding too many hard beans after cooking with a pot on the stove.

Provided by Corena

Categories     Main Dish Recipes     Pork     Ham

Time 13h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dried pinto beans
1 onion, chopped
¾ green bell pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound Black Forest ham, cubed
1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
1 tablespoon dried oregano, or to taste
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon lard
5 cups chicken broth, or as needed to cover

Steps:

  • Cover pinto beans with water in a large bowl; allow beans to soak overnight.
  • Place onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, Black Forest ham, soaked pinto beans, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, and lard in a slow cooker.
  • Pour enough chicken broth into the slow cooker to cover the other ingredients.
  • Cook on High until beans are very tender, 5 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1348.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

PIZZITOLA'S SLOW COOKED PINTO BEANS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     side-dish

Time 5h15m

Yield 25 to 30 servings

Number Of Ingredients 5

3 pounds dry pinto beans
2 pounds thick-sliced bacon, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
2 large onions, diced into 1/4-inch pieces
Two 28-ounce cans diced tomatoes with peppers, such as Rotel
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper

Steps:

  • Sort through the dry beans to ensure there are no rocks, and rinse the beans thoroughly. Pour into a pot, along with the bacon, onions, tomatoes and peppers, and some salt and black pepper. Bring to a boil, and then cover and reduce to a simmer. Cook until soft but not mushy, about 5 hours.

SLOW-COOKER PINTO BEANS



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If you have yet to cook beans from scratch and own a slow cooker, this is the recipe for you! It comes together with pantry ingredients, requires minimal prep and thanks to the slow cooker, you'll be rewarded with plump, perfectly tender beans with almost zero hands-on time. (Navy beans would also work well here.) Seasoned with warm spices and pickled jalapenos, they are a great side dish. Or serve them over rice or with warm tortillas as a meal.

Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     side-dish

Time 8h10m

Yield 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed and picked over (see Cook's Note)
48 ounces low-sodium chicken broth (or one 32-ounce carton plus 2 cups water)
One 8-ounce jar mild or hot diced pickled jalapeños
2 tablespoons dried oregano
1 tablespoon ground cumin
3 cloves garlic
2 dried bay leaves
1/4 cup cilantro leaves plus 1/4 cup chopped cilantro stems, optional
Kosher salt
3/4 cup shredded sharp Cheddar or crumbled Cotija or queso fresco
1 lime, cut into wedges

Steps:

  • Put the beans, chicken broth, pickled jalapeños and brine from the jar in a 4-to-7-quart slow cooker. Stir in the oregano, cumin, garlic, bay leaves, cilantro stems if using and 1 teaspoon salt. Cover and cook on high until the beans are tender but still hold their shape, 8 to 10 hours.
  • Remove and discard the bay leaves. Use the back of a spoon to smash the garlic cloves, then stir them into the beans. Serve topped with the cheese, cilantro leaves and lime wedges.

SLOW-COOKER PINTO BEANS



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I love pinto beans, but I always feel the flavor can easily turn too bland. I added a little this and a little that and came out with this amazing but easy slow-cooker pinto beans recipe. -Erica Vanderpool, Clarksville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Side Dishes

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound dried pinto beans
1/4 cup sliced onions
8 cups water
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
Fresh thyme sprigs , optional

Steps:

  • Sort beans and rinse in cold water. Add beans to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 10 ingredients; stir., Cook, covered, on high 2 hours. Reduce heat to low; cook until beans are tender, 6-7 hours. Serve with slotted spoon. If desired, top with fresh thyme sprigs. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled beans in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1043mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

CROCK POT PINTO BEANS



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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

1 (16 ounce) package dried pinto beans
1 (32 ounce) box chicken broth
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
3 fresh garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 small onion, finely chopped
3 -4 jalapenos, finely chopped (i like it spicy you can leave this out)
1/2 teaspoon cumin powder (also optional)

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!

SIMPLE SLOW COOKER PINTO BEANS AND HAM



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This is my simple version of pinto beans and ham. It's just a basic recipe with no frills. My husband always enjoys this version. Serve with cornbread.

Provided by Cindy

Categories     Side Dish     Beans and Peas     Baked Bean Recipes

Time 9h15m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 8

14 cups water, divided
2 cups dried pinto beans
1 ham bone with meat
1 large red onion, chopped
2 teaspoons garlic, minced
1 teaspoon ham base (such as Better than Bouillon®)
1 dash hot pepper sauce (such as Tabasco®), or to taste
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste

Steps:

  • Bring 8 cups water and pinto beans to a boil in a large pot. Remove pot from heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse before using.
  • Transfer pinto beans to a slow cooker. Add ham bone, red onion, minced garlic, and ham base. Pour in remaining 6 cups of water, or enough to cover the beans.
  • Cool on Low until beans are tender, about 8 hours.
  • Remove the ham bone, shred meat, and add back to the beans. Discard the bone. Serve hot, seasoned with hot sauce, salt, and pepper.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 178 calories, Carbohydrate 32.4 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 7.8 g, Protein 10.7 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 184.4 mg, Sugar 2 g

SLOW COOKER PINTO BEANS



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Make and share this Slow Cooker Pinto Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by looneytunesfan

Categories     One Dish Meal

Time 5h10m

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 lb dry pinto beans
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1/2 lb ham hock
4 cups water
1 onion, chopped
1 cup salt
1/4 cup black pepper
1/4 cup garlic powder

Steps:

  • Wash the beans and soak overnight in cold water. Drain the beans and dump into slow cooker. Stir in chili powder and oregano.
  • Pre-soak ham in a separate pot, for at least 2, or refrigerated up to 24 hours, depending on how salty you want your stock to be. Add ham hock to slow cooker with beans and pour in ham soaking liquid. Add more water until ham hock is completely covered.
  • Add onion to slow cooker with beans and meat. Stir well. Season, to taste, with House Seasoning, cover the pot, and cook on high until beans are very tender, about 5 hours.
  • House Seasoning:
  • Mix ingredients together and store in an airtight container for up to 6 months.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 53.2, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.1, Sodium 11397.4, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 0.6, Protein 3.5

Tips:

  • Soak the beans overnight before cooking. This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
  • Use a slow cooker with a lid that fits tightly. This will help to prevent the beans from drying out.
  • Add plenty of liquid to the slow cooker. The beans should be covered by at least 2 inches of liquid.
  • Season the beans with salt, pepper, and other spices to taste. You can also add a bay leaf or two for extra flavor.
  • Cook the beans on low for 8-10 hours, or on high for 4-6 hours. The beans are done when they are tender and can be easily mashed with a fork.
  • Serve the beans with your favorite sides, such as rice, cornbread, or salad.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker pinto beans are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that can be enjoyed by people of all ages. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and other nutrients, and they can be used in a variety of dishes. Whether you are looking for a simple side dish or a hearty main course, slow cooker pinto beans are a great option.

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