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Slow-Cooker Pinto Beans
Slow-cooker pinto beans are the stress-free way to prepare a pantry essential. Learn how to soak and cook them from dry for a delicious, nutritious meal!
- Prep time
- 5 min
- Cook time
- 8 hr
- Yield
- 6 servings
- Difficulty
- HARD
Ingredients
Quantities are shown as originally provided.
- 1 pound pinto beans (rinsed and picked over)
- 1 quart chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon cumin
- 1 tablespoon chili powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 onion (left whole)
- 1/2 jalapeno (left whole)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
Instructions
- 1
The night before, place the pinto beans in a bowl and cover with water. The water should be a few inches above the beans as they will absorb water.
- 2
The next day, drain and throughly rinse the pinto beans. Add the remaining ingredients to the slow-cooker and stir to combine.
- 3
Cook on low for 6-8 hours. Remove the onion and jalapeno halves and season to taste before serving. Enjoy!