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Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Pinto Beans Recipe

Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Pinto Beans Recipe

Livy Lane
The Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Pinto Beans Recipe is warm, hearty and full of rich homemade flavor. This Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Pinto Beans Recipe is perfect for busy days because the slow cooker does most of the work.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
8 hours
Total Time 8 hours 10 minutes
Course  Main Dish
Cuisine American Southern
Servings 8
Calories 280 kcal

Ingredients
  

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

Instructions
 

Wash the Pinto Beans

  • Rinse the dried beans under cold water carefully. Remove any damaged beans or small stones before cooking them in the slow cooker.

Prepare the Vegetables

  • Chop the onion into small pieces. Mince the garlic finely so the flavor spreads evenly throughout the beans while cooking slowly.

Add Ingredients to Slow Cooker

  • Place beans, onion, garlic, ham hock and seasonings into the slow cooker. Pour water or broth over everything completely.

Stir the Mixture

  • Mix the ingredients gently using a wooden spoon. Make sure the seasonings spread evenly through the cooking liquid.

Cover and Cook Slowly

  • Place the lid on the slow cooker tightly. Cook on low heat for about 8 hours until the beans become soft and creamy.

Check Bean Texture

  • After cooking, check if the beans are tender. Add more broth if needed for a thinner texture.

Remove the Ham Hock

  • Carefully remove the ham hock from the cooker. Shred the meat and return it back into the beans.

Taste and Adjust Seasoning

  • Taste the beans carefully. Add extra salt, pepper or chili powder if you want stronger flavor.

Let Beans Rest Briefly

  • Turn off the slow cooker and let the beans rest for several minutes before serving. This helps the flavors settle nicely.

Garnish and Serve

  • Sprinkle fresh parsley on top before serving warm bowls of creamy pinto beans with your favorite sides.

Notes

  • Soak beans overnight for faster cooking
  • Use bacon instead of ham hock
  • Add jalapeños for spicy flavor
  • Use vegetable broth for vegetarian version
  • Add cumin for smoky taste
  • Mash some beans for creamier texture
  • Serve with shredded cheese on top
Keyword Pioneer Woman Slow Cooker Pinto Beans Recipe