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Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Pinto Beans Recipe

Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Pinto Beans Recipe

Sara Collins
Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Pinto Beans is a warm and filling comfort food recipe. It is simple, tasty and perfect for busy days. These slow cooker beans turn soft, creamy and full of rich flavor.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 6
Calories 260 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups dried pinto beans
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 medium onion chopped
  • 3 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 smoked ham hock
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 jalapeño chopped
  • Fresh parsley for garnish

Instructions
  

Wash the Pinto Beans

  • Rinse the dried pinto beans under cold water. Remove damaged beans or small stones. Soak them overnight if you want softer beans faster.

Prepare the Slow Cooker

  • Grease the slow cooker lightly with olive oil. This helps prevent sticking and makes cleanup much easier after cooking the beans.

Add the Ingredients

  • Place pinto beans, onion, garlic, jalapeño and ham hock into the slow cooker. Add chili powder, paprika, cumin, salt and black pepper.

Pour in Water

  • Add six cups of water over the beans and spices. Stir gently with a wooden spoon so everything mixes evenly inside.

Add Bay Leaves

  • Drop the bay leaves into the slow cooker. These leaves give the beans a deeper and richer flavor while cooking slowly.

Cook the Pinto Beans

  • Cover the slow cooker with the lid. Cook on low heat for eight hours until the beans become soft and creamy.

Check the Texture

  • Stir the beans carefully after cooking. If the beans look thick, add a little warm water and mix until smooth.

Remove the Ham Hock

  • Take out the ham hock and bay leaves. Shred any meat from the ham hock and return it to the beans.

Garnish and Serve

  • Sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving. Enjoy the beans warm with bread, rice or your favorite side dishes.

Notes

  • Soak beans overnight for faster cooking.
  • Do not add too much salt early. Beans may stay firm.
  • Use smoked turkey instead of ham for lighter flavor.
  • Add extra jalapeño for more heat.
  • Stir gently to keep beans whole and creamy.
  • Store leftovers in airtight containers for better freshness.
  • Add cooked bacon for smoky flavor.
  • Use vegetable broth instead of water for richer taste.
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