Slow Cooker Spicy Pinto Beans

This Slow Cooker Spicy Pinto Beans recipe turns an inexpensive pound of pinto beans into a deliciously spicy side for Mexican meals. Flavored with garlic, jalapenos, and ham, these beans are far from boring.

How To Serve

There’s so much flavor in every bite. Slow cooking pinto beans is really the way to go. These beans are great with tacos, burritos, or enchiladas. Or they can be served as a main dish with a piece of cornbread. They are so hearty and filling.

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The beans slow cook for 8 to 10 hours. You’ll need to be sure to soak them in water overnight or they will take even longer to cook.

If you open the crock pot during the cooking time, it will take even longer than 8 to 10 hours for the beans to cook. So just let them be.

The beans cook in chicken broth for extra flavor. Vegetable broth could be used instead.

The jalapenos are already going to give the beans a nice kick, but you can serve them with Cholulu Hot Sauce for extra heat.

The chicken broth and ham should add plenty of salt, but check for seasoning once the beans are done cooking and add salt and pepper to taste.

This recipe makes plenty to serve 6 to 8 people. The flavor of these pinto beans is so good and the texture is incredible.

Add Toppings

For even more flavor, serve these Pinto Beans with chopped fresh cilantro and shredded Mexican cheese.

Storage

Leftovers will keep in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 4 days.

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More Mexican-Style Slow Cooker Recipes

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• Slow Cooker Chicken Tortilla Soup
• Crock Pot Chicken Enchilada Casserole