Crock Pot Pinto Beans

Crock Pot Pinto Beans

This easy Pinto Beans recipe yields the most delicious, amazing pinto beans you've ever had - without having to soak your beans! A simple blend of ingredients and spices turns that bag of dried beans into your new favorite side dish. Bonus: Makes amazing refried beans too!

Ingredients

  • 3 cups dry pinto beans

    rinsed and picked through

  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1 jalapeno

    seeded and chopped

  • 1 yellow onion

    dice

  • 3 cloves garlic

    minced

  • 1 tsp pepper
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 64 oz low sodium chicken broth

    may use stock

Directions

  1. 1

    Heat olive oil in a medium skillet. Add onion and jalapeno saute for 3 to 5 minutes until soft. Add garlic and saute for an additional minute.

  2. 2

    In a large, 6 quart slow cooker, place beans, onion mixture, salt, pepper, and cumin.

  3. 3

    Pour broth over the top and stir gently. If beans are not covered, add just enough water to cover the beans.

  4. 4

    Cook beans on high for 8 to 9 hours or until tender. Test seasoning and add salt if needed.

  5. 5

    Serve immediately.

Crock Pot Pinto Beans

Crock Pot Pinto Beans

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About this Recipe

Craving deeply flavorful, tender pinto beans without the hassle of hours over the stove or the need for pre-soaking? This simple Crock Pot Pinto Beans recipe delivers just that, transforming a bag of dried beans into a remarkably delicious and versatile side dish with minimal effort. You'll love how easy it is to achieve such a comforting, homemade taste.

The genius behind these Crock Pot pinto beans lies in their hands-off approach and the 'no soak' method, a true game-changer for busy home cooks. By harnessing the power of slow cooking, dry pinto beans gently simmer to creamy perfection, absorbing all the savory notes from the aromatic vegetables and spices. This technique ensures a wonderfully tender texture and profound flavor that sets them apart from canned varieties, all while eliminating the traditional overnight soak.

Prepare your palate for a truly satisfying experience. These pinto beans emerge from the slow cooker incredibly tender, each one infused with a rich, earthy flavor. They are beautifully seasoned with warm ground cumin, aromatic garlic, and the subtle, peppery kick of fresh jalapeno, all balanced by savory onion and low sodium chicken broth. The result is a creamy, comforting side dish that feels both wholesome and incredibly indulgent, perfect for spooning alongside your favorite entrees or mashing into irresistible refried beans.

Customization & Serving Ideas

You can easily adjust the heat in these Crock Pot Pinto Beans; simply remove more or all of the seeds from the jalapeno for a milder flavor, or leave some in for extra warmth. For a vegetarian version, swap the low sodium chicken broth for your favorite vegetable broth. If you prefer a richer, more robust flavor, consider using regular chicken broth and adjusting the added salt accordingly.

These versatile pinto beans make a fantastic, hearty side for nearly any meal, from grilled meats to Tex-Mex feasts. They're also the ideal foundation for truly amazing homemade refried beans, perfect for topping burritos, quesadillas, or serving as a flavorful dip.

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