Pioneer Woman Pinto Beans Slow Cooker
If you are looking for a healthy & flavorful meal that is easy to make, look no further than this Pioneer Woman Pinto Beans Slow Cooker. With a few simple ingredients and minimal effort, you can enjoy an incredibly tasty dish in no time! This dish can easily be prepared in the slow cooker.
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Servings: 4 people
Calories: 300kcal
Equipment
- Slow cooker
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried pinto beans, rinsed and picked over
- 1 small onion, diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño pepper, seeded and diced
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 6 cups chicken or beef broth
- 1 lb bacon, diced
- 1 lb ham, diced
- 1 cup diced tomatoes
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
- In a slow cooker, combine the pinto beans, onion, garlic, jalapeño pepper, cumin, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Pour in the broth and stir to combine.
- Add the bacon and ham and stir again. Cover and cook on low for 8-10 hours or high for 4-5 hours, until the beans are tender.
- Once done, add in the diced tomatoes and cilantro and stir to combine. Taste for seasoning and adjust if needed. Serve warm with your favorite accompaniments.
Notes
- Adding the diced tomatoes and cilantro at the end will help keep them from getting too soft.
- This dish can easily be customized to your tastes! Feel free to add extra spices, more or less jalapeño pepper, etc.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, mix together 1 tablespoon of cornstarch with 2 tablespoons of cold water and add it to the slow cooker during the last hour of cooking.
- For a vegan/vegetarian dish, simply omit the bacon and ham and replace the chicken or beef broth with vegetable broth. Also, try adding some cooked lentils for an extra boost of protein!