Slow Cooker Pinto Bean Bonanza

Slow Cooker Pinto Bean Bonanza
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    9 hrs 40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    10 hrs 5 mins
  • SERVING
    6 People
  • VIEWS
    217

Elevate your weeknight dinners with this hearty and flavorful slow cooker pinto bean dish. A symphony of smoky bacon, savory kielbasa, and perfectly tender pinto beans simmered to perfection, promising a comforting and satisfying meal.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    69 g
  • Cholesterol
    31 mg
  • Fiber
    16 g
  • Protein
    26 g
  • Saturated Fat
    5 g
  • Sodium
    2188 mg
  • Sugar
    13 g
  • Fat
    16 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Recipe View 10 mins Crisp the Bacon (10 minutes): In a large skillet over medium-high heat, cook the bacon until evenly browned. Remove, let cool slightly, and crumble. Reserve the bacon drippings.

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Recipe View 0 mins Prepare the Beans (30 minutes): Bring the water to a boil in a large saucepan. Add the pinto beans and simmer over medium-low heat until slightly softened.

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Recipe View 5 mins Combine Ingredients in Slow Cooker (5 minutes): Transfer the beans and water to a slow cooker. Stir in the crumbled bacon (with drippings), kielbasa, ranch-style beans, tomato paste, dried onion, apple cider vinegar, pickled jalapenos, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika.

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Recipe View 30 mins Slow Cook to Perfection (9-10 hours): Cover and cook on Low setting until the pinto beans are very tender.

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Recipe View 0 mins Add Freshness (5 minutes): About 5 minutes before serving, stir in the chopped green bell pepper.

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Recipe View 9 hrs Garnish and Serve: Serve hot, garnished with fresh chopped green onion. Excellent over rice, with a dollop of sour cream, or shredded cheese.

For a deeper smoky flavor, consider using smoked paprika.
Adjust the amount of pickled jalapenos to your desired spice level.
If you don't have ranch-style beans, you can substitute with plain pinto beans and add a tablespoon of chili powder for a similar flavor profile.
This dish freezes well, making it perfect for meal prepping.

Freida Lubowitz

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.5/ 5 ( 72 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)
  • Dameon Oconnell

    This recipe is a game-changer! So easy and flavorful. My family loves it!" - Sarah M.

  • Lexi Dietrich

    The perfect comfort food. I've made it several times and it's always a hit." - Emily L.

  • Alene Heller

    I added a can of diced tomatoes and it was amazing! Thanks for the great recipe." - John B.

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