Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

10 Reviews
  • Prep: 20 min
  • Cook: 5 hr
  • Ready In: 13 hr 20 min

“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.” - by Corena

Ingredients

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Original recipe yields 8 servings

Directions

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

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (8 total)

  • Calories
  • 366 cal
  • 18%
  • Fat
  • 13.5 g
  • 21%
  • Carbs
  • 38.2 g
  • 12%
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Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (10)

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jessica
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jessica

"this was good i soaked my beans over night and didnt use green pepper i didnt have any but it was great..." See more"

Lillydee
9

Lillydee

"I used the seasonings in this recipe and thought the flavor was delicious. I did use a ham shank instead of diced ham, and kale instead of bell pepper and added carrots too, since thats what I had on ..." See morehand. I the veg up in the FP and added the last 2 hrs of 7 hrs in the slow cooker. My son came home to these and hamemade bread and butter..a comfort meal made in heaven...yummm"

Samantha
7

Samantha

"The beans were soft, but the recipe was too spicy for my kids. Next time, I will not use as much cumin and add some sweetness to compliment the ham...." See more"

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