Crock Pot Pinto Beans

Crock Pot Pinto Beans

from momontimeout.com
490 min

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.