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.

Chantay Geo
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These pinto beans are the best! I've tried other recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beans are always cooked perfectly, and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it do its thing.


Amanullah Ijaz
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I'm not a big fan of beans, but I really enjoyed these pinto beans. They were so creamy and flavorful, and the broth was perfect. I served them with rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a great meal.


Scovia Mtenyo
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This is a great recipe for a weeknight meal. It's so easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I love serving it with rice and a side of black beans.


Destiny Love
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I love that this recipe is so versatile. I've made it with different types of beans, and it's always delicious. I also like to add different spices and vegetables to change up the flavor.


Russ
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I'm a vegetarian, so I made this recipe without the ham. The beans were still delicious! I served them with rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a great meal.


Alem Teklu
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These pinto beans are a great way to use up leftover ham. I always have ham leftover from Easter, and this is the perfect way to use it up. The beans are so flavorful, and the ham adds a nice touch.


My Viral Blog
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I love this recipe because it's so easy to make. I just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it cook all day. The beans are always perfect, and the broth is delicious.


Moon Wattrklvt
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These pinto beans are the perfect comfort food. They're so warm and hearty, and they're always a hit with my family. I love serving them with rice and a side of vegetables.


Mansoor Billionaire
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I've been making this recipe for years, and it's always a crowd-pleaser. The beans are always cooked perfectly, and the flavor is amazing. I love serving them with rice and a side of cornbread.


Syednoordin Shah
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These pinto beans were a hit with my family! They're so easy to make, and they're always perfect. I love that I can just throw them in the slow cooker and forget about them until dinnertime.


Sore Trust
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I'm not a huge fan of pinto beans, but I decided to give this recipe a try. I'm so glad I did! The beans were so tender and flavorful, and the broth was delicious. I served them with rice and a side of vegetables, and it was a great meal.


Ishmal Rao
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These pinto beans are the best! I've tried other recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beans are always cooked perfectly, and the flavor is amazing. I love that I can just throw everything in the slow cooker and let it do its thing.


Shidah Pounds
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I was a bit skeptical about this recipe at first, but I'm so glad I tried it! The beans were so creamy and flavorful, and the broth was perfect. I served them with rice and a side of black beans, and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


obsa ahmedkalif
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These pinto beans are amazing! I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make, and they're always perfect. I love that I can just throw them in the slow cooker and forget about them until dinnertime.


Ronda Hord
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I'm a huge fan of slow cooker recipes, and this one for pinto beans is no exception. It's so easy to throw everything in the pot and let it cook all day. The beans come out perfectly tender and flavorful, and the broth is delicious too. I like to ser