Best 6 Simple Slow Cooker Pinto Beans And Ham Recipes

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Craving a warm and comforting meal that is bursting with flavor without having to spend hours in the kitchen? Look no further than a delightful slow cooker pinto beans and ham dish! This culinary creation is a true symphony of taste, offering a harmonious blend of smoky ham and tender pinto beans, all enveloped in a rich, savory broth. It's the epitome of effortless cooking, allowing you to throw everything in your slow cooker and let it do the work while you relax or attend to other tasks. Prepare to embark on a culinary adventure that will leave your taste buds dancing with joy, all with minimal effort and maximum satisfaction.

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

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

EASY CROCK POT PINTO BEANS WITH DICED HAM



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These crock pot pinto beans are a perfect example of set it and forget it! The beans cook while you go about your day.

Provided by Diana Rattray

Categories     Entree     Side Dish

Time 7h10m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 14

2 cans (16 ounces each) pinto beans, rinsed and drained
1 cup diced cooked ham
1 can (14.5 ounces) diced tomatoes
1 can (8 ounces) tomato sauce
1 medium onion, finely chopped
1/2 cup chopped bell pepper
1/2 cup chopped celery
1/2 cup chopped carrot
1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon leaf oregano
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon salt, or to taste

Steps:

  • Combine all of the listed ingredients in the slow cooker and stir to blend.
  • Cover the slow cooker and cook the beans on low for 5 to 7 hours, or until the vegetables are tender.
  • Stir to blend before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 566 kcal, Carbohydrate 104 g, Cholesterol 3 mg, Fiber 31 g, Protein 36 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, Sodium 200 mg, Fat 3 g, ServingSize 4-6 servings, UnsaturatedFat 1 g

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

PINTO BEANS WITH HAM FOR THE CROCK POT



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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

1 lb dried pinto bean, sorted and washed
5 cups water
1 large onion, chopped
4 -8 ounces cooked ham, chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped
1 tablespoon chili powder
1 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
1/4 teaspoon dried oregano
salt, to taste

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.

CROCKPOT PINTO BEANS AND HAM



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This recipe came from Mommy's Kitchen. Prep time does not include time to soak beans the night before.

Provided by Lavender Lynn

Categories     Beans

Time 9h

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 (16 ounce) package dry pinto beans
2 tablespoons baking soda
1 tablespoon fiesta pinto bean seasoning
1 tablespoon sugar
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1/2 tablespoon pepper
1 small onion, cut into chunks
ham hocks, ham bone or 2 cups cooked ham

Steps:

  • Sort your beans and remove and broken pieces or pebbles. I use one 16 oz package of beans. Place in a large bowl or pot, covering with water.
  • Add the baking soda to the water, and let the beans soak at least 6 hours or overnight. After 6 hours or overnight drain the water from the beans.
  • Add the beans to a 6 quart crock pot and cover with fresh water. You want the beans to be covered by at least one inch.
  • Add the pinto bean seasoning, sugar, vegetable oil, pepper and onion. Taste the beans after several hours of cooking and add more seasonings if you think it needs it. I used a total of one tablespoons pepper.
  • Add one of the following for additional seasoning, one ham hock, ham bone, or slice of country ham cut into pieces.
  • Place lid on crock pot and cook on high for about 6-8 hours. make sure the beans stay covered with water, so check occasionally. If you need more water, then add it. The beans should have a soup consistency.
  • In 6 hours, test beans and if they are cooked. Remove ham bone and pull of the meat or remove meat from ham hock and serve. Don't forget the wedge of cornbread.

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.

Tips:

  • Use a slow cooker with a capacity of at least 4 quarts to ensure the beans have enough space to cook evenly.
  • Rinse the pinto beans thoroughly before cooking to remove any dirt or debris.
  • Soak the beans overnight in cold water to reduce cooking time. If you don't have time to soak the beans, you can quick-soak them by boiling them for 1 minute, then removing them from the heat and letting them sit for 1 hour.
  • Add the ham bone to the slow cooker along with the beans and water. The ham bone will add flavor to the beans as they cook.
  • Season the beans with salt, pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and chili powder. You can also add other spices or herbs to taste.
  • Cook the beans on low heat for 8-10 hours, or until they are tender. Check the beans occasionally and add more water if necessary.
  • Once the beans are cooked, remove the ham bone and shred the meat. Add the shredded ham back to the slow cooker and stir to combine.
  • Serve the beans hot with cornbread or rice.

Conclusion:

Slow cooker pinto beans and ham is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The beans are cooked in a flavorful broth with ham, and they are tender and flavorful. This dish is also very affordable, and it can be made in advance and reheated when you are ready to serve it.

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