Best Slow Cooker Zesty Pinto Beans Recipes

SLOW-COOKER ZESTY PINTO BEANS

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A simple can of tomatoes with green chiles gives a spirited kick to pinto beans cooked slow with ham, garlic, and brown sugar.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Side Dish

Time 12h

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (16-oz.) pkg. (3 1/4 cups) dried pinto beans, sorted, rinsed
2 cups water
1 cup chopped onions (2 medium)
1/2 cup finely chopped cooked ham
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (14 1/2-oz.) can diced tomatoes with green chiles, undrained

Steps:

In large saucepan, combine beans and 10 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer 1 to 1 1/2 hours or until beans are tender but still firm, stirring occasionally.
Drain beans, discarding water. Place beans in 3 1/2 to 4-quart slow cooker. Add 2 cups water and all remaining ingredients except tomatoes; mix well.
Cover; cook on low setting for 8 hours.
Add tomatoes; mix well. Cover; cook an additional 1 to 2 hours or until beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125, Carbohydrate 28 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 8 g, Protein 9 g, SaturatedFat 0 g, ServingSize 1/2 Cup, Sodium 240 mg, Sugar 5 g

SPICY SLOW COOKER PINTO BEANS

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This makes a lot of beans--a 7-quart slow cooker's worth! This is not fast cooking, but low and slow. And it's not a low-calorie/low-fat meal. My mother started this recipe and was a staple in our home growing up. My brother has perfected it and shared it with us. Serve with anything you desire. In our home, it's tortillas and eggs! These freeze well and reheat/refry beautifully.

Provided by Arizona Desert Flower

Categories Side Dish

Time 13h35m

Yield 20

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

2 pounds dried pinto beans, sorted and rinsed
2 large jalapeno peppers, stemmed
4 large cloves garlic
2 smoked ham hocks, or more to taste
1 large onion, cut into large chunks
2 tablespoons salt
1 ½ tablespoons cayenne pepper, or to taste
1 ½ tablespoons ground black pepper
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
1 pound thick-cut bacon, cut into 1-inch pieces
2 (7 ounce) cans chopped green chile peppers

Steps:

Place pinto beans in a 7-quart slow cooker and add enough water to cover. Allow to soak for 3 to 4 hours.
Combine jalapeno peppers and garlic in a food processor; puree into a paste.
Drain beans and return to the slow cooker. Stir in jalapeno-garlic paste. Nestle ham hocks among the beans. Sprinkle onion chunks, salt, cayenne, pepper, and paprika over the beans. Place bacon and green chiles on top.
Cover and cook on Low for 10 hours. Remove ham hocks. Cool slightly; shred the meat.
Return meat and fat to the slow cooker. Stir for a few minutes to incorporate fat into the beans and give liquid a creamy consistency. Turn off or keep warm until ready to serve.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 259.7 calories, Carbohydrate 31.1 g, Cholesterol 21.7 mg, Fat 8.1 g, Fiber 7.7 g, Protein 15.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 1101.2 mg, Sugar 2 g

SLOW-COOKER PINTO BEANS

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I love pinto beans, but I always feel the flavor can easily turn too bland. I added a little this and a little that and came out with this amazing but easy slow-cooker pinto beans recipe. -Erica Vanderpool, Clarksville, Tennessee

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Side Dishes

Time 8h15m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound dried pinto beans
1/4 cup sliced onions
8 cups water
1 garlic clove, minced
1 tablespoon chicken bouillon granules
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon pepper
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
1/4 teaspoon dried marjoram
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
Fresh thyme sprigs , optional

Steps:

Sort beans and rinse in cold water. Add beans to a greased 3-qt. slow cooker. Add the next 10 ingredients; stir., Cook, covered, on high 2 hours. Reduce heat to low; cook until beans are tender, 6-7 hours. Serve with slotted spoon. If desired, top with fresh thyme sprigs. , Freeze option: Freeze cooled beans in freezer containers. To use, partially thaw in refrigerator overnight. Heat through in a covered saucepan, stirring occasionally; add water if necessary.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 203 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 1043mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 9g fiber), Protein 12g protein.

SLOW COOKER PINTO BEANS

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These beans turn out fabulous in the slow cooker! I developed this recipe after finding too many hard beans after cooking with a pot on the stove.

Provided by Corena

Categories Main Dish Recipes Pork Ham

Time 13h20m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound dried pinto beans
1 onion, chopped
¾ green bell pepper, diced
2 celery ribs, chopped
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 pound Black Forest ham, cubed
1 teaspoon ground cumin, or to taste
1 tablespoon dried oregano, or to taste
2 bay leaves
1 tablespoon lard
5 cups chicken broth, or as needed to cover

Steps:

Cover pinto beans with water in a large bowl; allow beans to soak overnight.
Place onion, green bell pepper, celery, garlic, Black Forest ham, soaked pinto beans, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, and lard in a slow cooker.
Pour enough chicken broth into the slow cooker to cover the other ingredients.
Cook on High until beans are very tender, 5 to 6 hours.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 365.6 calories, Carbohydrate 38.2 g, Cholesterol 36.4 mg, Fat 13.5 g, Fiber 12.8 g, Protein 23.5 g, SaturatedFat 4.6 g, Sodium 1348.4 mg, Sugar 2.3 g

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

Ingredients

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.

SLOW-COOKED ZESTY PINTO BEANS

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Make and share this Slow-Cooked Zesty Pinto Beans recipe from Food.com.

Provided by carolinafan

Categories Beans

Time 12h30m

Yield 12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

1 (16 ounce) bag dried pinto beans, sorted and rinsed (3-1/4 cups)
2 cups water
1 cup chopped onion (2 medium)
1/2 cup finely chopped cooked ham
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 tablespoon chili powder
1/2 teaspoon cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes and green chilies, undrained

Steps:

In large saucepan, combine beans and 10 cups water. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to medium-low, simmer 1 to 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender but still firm, stirring occasionally.
Drain beans, discarding water. Place beans in 3-1/2 to 4 quart slow cooker. Add 2 cups water and all remaining ingredients except tomatoes; mix well.
Cover; cook on Low setting 8 hours.
Add tomatoes; mix well. Cover; cook 1 to 2 hours longer or until beans are tender.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 170, Fat 1.6, SaturatedFat 0.5, Cholesterol 5.3, Sodium 250.8, Carbohydrate 29.2, Fiber 6.3, Sugar 3.6, Protein 10.2