Frijoles II

35 Reviews

Prep: 15 min
Cook: 6 hr
Ready In: 6 hr 15 min

“This recipe is similar to refried beans without the frying. These slow cooker beans will go well with any of your favorite Mexican dinners. For faster cooking, soak beans overnight.” - by BRANDI T

Ingredients

1 1/2 cups dry pinto beans
1/2 teaspoon white sugar
1 teaspoon minced garlic
2 tablespoons finely chopped onion
2 slices smoked bacon
2 cups water
salt to taste

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Original recipe yields 4 servings

Directions

Place the beans, sugar, garlic, onion, and bacon into a slow cooker. Pour in the water, cover, and cook on High for 6 hours. Drain off 2/3 of the liquid, and discard bacon. Use a potato masher to mash beans to a chunky consistency. Season with salt to taste, and serve hot.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (4 total)

Calories
320 cal
16%

Fat
7.2 g
11%

Carbs
46.6 g
15%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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Reviews (35)

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Anjilee

Oct. 21, 2006

"Reminded me of ham and beans (same flavor). I just wanted to remind anyone before adding the beans to the slow cooker that they should either be soaked overnight or as the instuction manual to the cro..." See moreck pot says " beans should be softened completely before combining with sugar or acid food. It may have a hardening effect on them and will prevent softening. Or you can boil beans for 10 min. reduce heat, cover, and allow to simmer 1 1/2 hrs. or until beans are tender." I did this and they turned out being a good consistency when they came out of the crock ."

MAGGIE MCGUIRE

Jul. 24, 2003

"Wonderful flavor and texture, Brandi! The reviewer who had hard beans after ten hours, probably forgot to soak overnight. Mine were done in 8.5 hours in the crockpot on low, after soaking all night lo..." See moreng.Whirred them around in my food processor and Voila! Better than store bought and more flavorful than restaurant.Thanks Brandi!"

LYSEEPOO

Jul. 24, 2003

"This is the best bean recipe I have ever tried! I think the trick is to soak the beans overnight first. I used four pieces of already cooked bacon, which added a great smokey flavor to the beans. I..." See more left the crock pot on LOW for 10 hours, while I was at work, and when I got home, they were perfect! I mashed them up, added a little salt, some shredded cheese, and watched everyone gobble them up!!!"

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