Crock Pot Pinto Beans
A comforting and flavorful dish made with pinto beans, slow-cooked to perfection with aromatic spices.
Equipment
- Crock Pot
- Colander
- Mixing Spoon
Ingredients
Beans
- 2 cups dried pinto beans Rinsed and sorted
Liquid
- 6 cups water or vegetable broth Vegetable broth adds more flavor
Aromatics
- 1 medium onion Diced
- 3 cloves garlic Minced
Spices
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 leaf bay leaf
Seasonings
- salt To taste
- black pepper To taste
Optional
- 1 jalapeño Chopped, seeds removed
Instructions
- Rinse the dried pinto beans under cold water and sort through them to remove any debris or damaged beans.
- Add the rinsed beans to the Crock Pot and pour in the 6 cups of water or vegetable broth.
- Add the diced onion and minced garlic to the pot.
- Sprinkle in the cumin, chili powder, smoked paprika, and add the bay leaf. If using, add the chopped jalapeño.
- Stir gently to combine all ingredients.
- Cover the Crock Pot and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours.
- Check the beans for doneness; they should be soft and creamy. If not, continue cooking and check every 30 minutes.
- Once cooked, remove the bay leaf and season with salt and black pepper to taste.
- Serve warm and enjoy!
Notes
Consider adding lime juice or vinegar at the end for brightness. Fresh herbs like cilantro can enhance flavor.