Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

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Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

Looking for an easy, budget-friendly recipe packed with flavor? Our Slow Cooker Pinto Beans made Mexican style are a must-try. Made with pantry spices and dried pinto beans, this recipe slow simmers in the crockpot to create tender, perfectly seasoned beans that are delicious in tacos, rice bowls, burritos or enjoyed as a side dish.

Prep Time5

Cook Time8

Total Time8 5

Course: Side Dish

Cuisine: American, Mexican

Diet: Diabetic, Low Fat, Low Lactose, Low Salt, Vegan, Vegetarian

Keyword: crockpot pinto beans, crockpot pinto beans mexican, slow cooker pinto beans

Servings:

Calories: 266kcal

Author: Kristina Tipps

Equipment

slow cooker

Ingredients

2 cups dried pinto beans
4-6 cups vegetable broth plus more as needed
1 large sweet onion diced
2 tablespoon chili powder
2 ½ teaspoon cumin
2 teaspoon garlic powder
2 teaspoon dried oregano
2 bay leaves
1 cinnamon stick
salt to taste

Instructions

Rinse the dried pinto bans and remove any debris. Place the rinsed beans into the slow cooker.
Add the diced sweet onion, vegetable broth, cumin, chili powder, garlic powder, oregano, cinnamon stick and bay leaves. Ensure there is enough vegetable broth to cover the beans by 2-3 inches.
Cover and cook on low for 7-8 hours or high for 4-5 hours.
Discard bay leaves and cinnamon stick. Taste and season with salt, or additional spices if desired.
Serve warm as a side dish or in your favorite Mexican recipes.

Notes

Storing: Store leftover crockpot pinto beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. They can be frozen in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months and thawed in the fridge overnight. Warm on the stovetop or microwave, adding a splash of vegetable broth or water if needed.

Tip 1: Don't skip rinsing the beans. Rinsing removes dust and debris, and helps improve flavor.

Tip 2: If possible, check the beans halfway through and add more broth if the beans are not fully covered and are still hard.

Tip 3: Add salt once cooking is done. Salt can toughen beans as they cook.

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