Description
A hearty, slow-cooked crock pot pinto beans recipe that’s perfect for beginners and advanced cooks alike. Enjoy a delicious blend of flavors and nutritional benefits with every spoonful!
Ingredients
1 pound of dried pinto beans (soaked overnight)
6 cups of water or low-sodium chicken/vegetable broth
1 medium onion, finely chopped
3 garlic cloves, minced
1–2 teaspoons of cumin
1 teaspoon of chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional: 1 diced tomato, a dash of smoked paprika, and a squeeze of lime juice
Instructions
Preparation: Drain and rinse the soaked beans. Preheat your crock pot on low.
Combine Ingredients: Add the beans, water or broth, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper to the crock pot. Stir well.
Slow Cooking: Cover and cook on low for 8 hours (or on high for 4-5 hours) until the beans are tender.
Finishing Touches: Adjust the seasoning, then stir in lime juice and add the diced tomato for brightness if desired.
Notes
Pre-soaking beans is recommended to reduce cooking time and enhance texture.
Adjust spices and liquid levels as necessary to suit your taste.
Experiment with additional ingredients like ham, bacon, or sausage for a non-vegetarian version.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 4 hr
- Category: Main Dish / Side Dish
- Method: Slow Cooking / Crock Pot
- Cuisine: American / Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 1 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 1 g
- Saturated Fat: 0 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 1 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 8 g
- Protein: 14 g
- Cholesterol: 0 mg