Crock Pot Pinto Beans
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
15 mins
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Cook Time
7 hrs
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Total Time
7 hrs 15 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
295 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Crock Pot Pinto Beans
Description
Crock Pot Pinto Beans use dry pinto beans cooked slowly with yellow onion, garlic, bay leaves, cumin, and oregano in a mix of water and low-sodium chicken broth. The long, slow heat allows beans to soften fully while absorbing seasoning and aromatic flavors, resulting in a creamy texture with a fragrant, earthy profile.
The beans can be served warm with various toppings or as a base for other dishes. Their soft texture ensures they meld well with side dishes and complements many meal types requiring legumes.
Notably, there is no need to soak the beans prior to slow cooking, making preparation straightforward. Leftovers keep well refrigerated for up to a week or can be frozen for up to three months, supporting meal prep and storage flexibility.
Ingredients
- 1 pound pinto beans dry
- ½ yellow onion finely diced
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 tablespoon garlic minced
- 2 bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 2 cups water
- 4 cups chicken broth low sodium
Instructions
- Rinse the dry beans in a colander and remove any damaged beans or any debris from the package. Then place the beans in a 6 quart crock pot.
- Add the remaining ingredients to the crock pot. Stir to combine all the ingredients.
- Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or on high for 4-5 hours until the beans are tender. Each slow cooker runs differently so adjust the cook time based on your slow cooker. Remove the bay leaves from the crock pot.
- Serve warm with your favorite toppings and enjoy!
Notes
- Soaking the beans is not necessary when cooking them in a crock pot.
- Store leftover beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to one week.
- Beans freeze well for up to three months, making them suitable for batch cooking.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 295 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 295kcal | 15% |
| Carbohydrates | 51g | 17% |
| Protein | 20g | 40% |
| Fat | 2g | 3% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Sodium | 837mg | 35% |
| Potassium | 1218mg | 26% |
| Fiber | 12g | 48% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 12IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 6mg | 7% |
| Calcium | 108mg | 11% |
| Iron | 5mg | 28% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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