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    June 18, 2019

    Crock-Pot Beans Recipe

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    There's not much that says home cooking quite like a hearty, steaming bowl of Pinto Beans made with an extra side of flavor thanks to smoky, thick-cut bacon, onion, and chili powder. These Crock-Pot Beans are practically effortless, require no soaking, and take only 10 minutes to prep, yet somehow, yield the most delicious legumes you've ever tasted. In fact, this recipe might have you second-guessing whether or not that whole "magic bean" story is real after all.

    Serve slow cooker beans with a dollop of sour cream and a slice of Homemade Corn Bread for a budget-friendly weeknight dinner or as a side dish to BBQ or Mexican food!

    Crock Pot Beans in a black crock pot bowl.

    CROCK-POT BEANS INGREDIENTS

    The ingredient list for Crock-Pot Pinto beans is about as humble as they come. All you need to add major flavor to the pot is as follows:

    • Dried Pinto Beans
    • Thick-Cut Bacon
    • Chopped Onion
    • Seasoning
    • Water

    PINTO BEANS SEASONING

    The seasoning (in addition to the bacon) is what makes these Crock-Pot Pinto Beans so addictively delicious. You will need chili powder, Kosher salt, black pepper, and cumin to make your own pinto bean seasoning. If you do not have Kosher salt, you'll need to adjust the quantity and rather, add the salt to taste. 

    A spoonful of Crock Pot Beans being held over a bowl of the beans.

    As far as flavor goes, Pinto Beans have a sort of Tex-Mex flair to them. If you love beans and Mexican flavors, you'll also love these Refried Black Beans as well!

    HOW TO COOK PINTO BEANS IN A CROCK-POT

    When it comes to simple recipes, slow cooker beans are king. They require no pre-soaking, no sauteing or cooking of any kind outside of the slow cooker. Just a little chopping and some patience are all that's required.

    1. Sort - Sort through the dried beans and discard of any rocks or pebble fragments, and rinse in a colander under running water.
    2. Add Everything to the Crock-Pot - Add the dried beans, onion, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cumin. Stir and cover with 5 cups of water.
    3. Slow Cook the Beans - Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 5-6 hours. Serve and enjoy!

    DO YOU HAVE TO SOAK BEANS BEFORE COOKING?

    The necessity of soaking the beans before they're added to the cooking vessel actually depends on the cooking vessel. An article from the L.A. Times backs up this finding in declaring the only thing soaking them does for your recipe is shorten the cook time.

    So, in the case of Crock-Pot Beans, there's no soak required because of the extended cook time. However, if you wanted to cook them in just 3 hours time (like these Mexican Charro Beans), you would indeed need to soak them beforehand.

    HOW LONG TO COOK BEANS IN THE SLOW COOKER

    Crock-Pot Beans are usually tender and ready to eat after 5 hours on the high heat setting but could be cooked for up to 6 hours, if needed.

    CAN YOU OVERCOOK BEANS?

    Yes, you can absolutely overcook them. Overcooked beans will be mushy and broken to bits. If you do end up overcooking them, take solace in knowing you can make a stellar bean dip with them.

    An overhead shot of Crock Pot Beans in a black bowl with a wooden spoon and lid lying next to the bowl.

    WHAT IS THE RATIO OF BEANS TO WATER?

    The ratio of beans to water depends on the cooking method but typically ranges around 1 pound of beans to 4-6 cups of water. However, if you are doubling a recipe, this ratio may no longer apply.

    The important thing to keep in mind is the beans should be covered by water, so if you see the top of your beans is bare, just add a splash of water or two until they're submerged once again.

    An overhead shot of Crock Pot Beans in a black crock pot dish.

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    Crock Pot Beans
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    Crock-Pot Beans
    Prep Time
    10 mins
    Cook Time
    5 hrs
    Total Time
    3 hrs 20 mins
     

    No-Soak Crock-Pot Beans take only 10 minutes to prep and are the most delicious Pinto beans you've ever tasted thanks to smoky bacon, onion, and spices.

    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Keyword: Crock-Pot Beans
    Servings: 10 Servings
    Calories: 227 kcal
    Author: Kelly Anthony
    Ingredients
    • 1 pound dried pinto beans
    • 4 slices thick-cut bacon diced
    • 1 yellow onion diced
    • 2 tablespoons chili powder
    • 1 tablespoon Kosher salt (Kosher salt ONLY)
    • ½ teaspoon black pepper
    • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
    • 6 cups water
    Instructions
    1. Sort through the dried beans and discard of any rocks or pebble fragments, rinse and transfer to the slow cooker.

    2. Add the bacon, onion, chili powder, salt, pepper, and cumin. Stir and cover with 6 cups of water.

    3. Place the lid on the slow cooker and cook on high for 5-6 hours. Serve and enjoy!

    Nutrition Facts
    Crock-Pot Beans
    Amount Per Serving
    Calories 227 Calories from Fat 63
    % Daily Value*
    Fat 7g11%
    Saturated Fat 2g13%
    Cholesterol 10mg3%
    Sodium 947mg41%
    Potassium 708mg20%
    Carbohydrates 30g10%
    Fiber 8g33%
    Sugar 2g2%
    Protein 12g24%
    Vitamin A 480IU10%
    Vitamin C 3.7mg4%
    Calcium 62mg6%
    Iron 2.7mg15%
    * Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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