Best 4 Slow Cooked Kidney Beans Recipes
Kidney beans are a versatile and nutritious legume that can be used in a variety of dishes. Slow cooking them is a great way to bring out their flavor and make them tender. With the right recipe, you can create a delicious and hearty meal that is perfect for a cold night. Whether you prefer a classic chili, a flavorful soup, or a hearty stew, there is a slow cooker kidney bean recipe out there to suit your taste.
Here are our top 4 tried and tested recipes!
SLOW-SIMMERED KIDNEY BEANS
My husband always puts us down for a side dish when we're invited to a potluck. Canned beans cut down on prep time, yet you get plenty of zip from bacon, apple, red pepper and onion. I like simmering this mixture in the slow cooker because it blends the flavors and I don't have to stand over the stove. -Sheila Vail, Long Beach, California
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 6h15m
Yield 16 servings (3/4 cup each).
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a large skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels. Add sausage to drippings; cook and stir for 5 minutes. Drain and set aside., In a 6-qt. slow cooker, combine the beans, tomatoes, red peppers, onion, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, salt and mustard. Stir in the bacon and sausage. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours. Stir in apples. Cover and cook 2 hours longer or until bubbly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 216 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 15mg cholesterol, Sodium 664mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 5g protein.
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.
SLOW-COOKED KIDNEY BEANS
Make and share this Slow-Cooked Kidney Beans recipe from Food.com.
Provided by DrGaellon
Categories Low Cholesterol
Time 8h15m
Yield 16 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- In a skillet, cook bacon until crisp. Remove with a slotted spoon to paper towels.
- Add sausage to drippings; fry for 5 minutes, stirring often. Drain and set aside.
- In an 5-qt. slow cooker, combine the beans, tomatoes, red peppers, onion, ketchup, brown sugar, honey, molasses, Worcestershire sauce, salt and mustard. Stir in the bacon and sausage. Cover and cook on low for 4-6 hours, or on high 2-3 hours.
- Stir in apples. Cover and cook on low 2 hours longer, or on high 1 hour longer.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 257.9, Fat 6.4, SaturatedFat 2.1, Cholesterol 12, Sodium 779.4, Carbohydrate 42.6, Fiber 7.7, Sugar 24.3, Protein 9.3
SLOW-COOKER BEANS
The key to tender, not-mushy beans is to cook them at the barest simmer, which means they're perfect candidates for the slow cooker. And the same principles for cooking beans on the stovetop apply: Skip soaking the beans; use flavorings to infuse the beans and the bean-cooking liquid; and salt before and after cooking. You can follow this formula for almost any dried bean, but know that the cook time will vary based on the age and type of bean, as well as the size and strength of your slow cooker. Start checking at the six-hour mark to see how quickly your beans are cooking. Keep flavorings in fairly large pieces, as the long cook time could turn smaller bits to mush.
Provided by Ali Slagle
Categories beans
Time 10h
Yield About 6 cups
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- In a 5-quart or larger slow cooker, add the beans, olive oil, 1 teaspoon salt and your selection of flavorings. Add water to cover 2 inches above the beans, then cook on low until tender, 8 to 10 hours. To test for doneness, taste more than one bean to ensure they're all cooked through; they should flatten without much effort when pressed between your fingers. (If you plan to eat your beans cold, cook them a bit past tender, as they'll firm as they cool.) Season to taste with salt.
- Let cool slightly, then eat right away or store beans in their liquid in an airtight container for up to a week in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.
Tips:
- Soak the beans overnight: This will help to reduce the cooking time and make the beans more digestible.
- Use a slow cooker: This is the easiest way to cook kidney beans. Simply add the beans, water, and seasonings to the slow cooker and cook on low for 8-10 hours.
- Add flavorings: You can add a variety of flavorings to your kidney beans, such as garlic, onion, cumin, chili powder, or smoked paprika.
- Cook until the beans are tender: The beans should be soft and creamy when they are done cooking.
- Serve the beans: Kidney beans can be served as a side dish, in soups and stews, or in salads.
Conclusion:
Slow-cooked kidney beans are a delicious and versatile dish that can be enjoyed in many different ways. They are a good source of protein, fiber, and iron. With a little planning, you can easily make a pot of kidney beans in your slow cooker.
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