Slow-Cooker Refried-Style Beans (No Frying)
Slow-Cooker Refried-Style Beans (No Frying) deliver creamy, restaurant-style texture with the gentle heat of jalapeño, sweet onion depth, and a whisper of cumin. The long simmer coaxes rich, rounded flavor from pinto beans, perfect for taco nights, burrito bowls, or as a hearty side at casual gatherings.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook8 hrs
- Serves15
- DifficultyEasy
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
Put the beans, onion, jalapeño, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into a slow cooker. Pour in the water and stir to combine.
- 3
Cook on High until the beans are very tender, about 8 hours; add more water as needed.
- 4
Strain the beans and reserve the cooking liquid.
- 5
Transfer the beans to a large, shallow bowl. Mash the beans with a potato masher, adding the reserved cooking liquid as needed to reach the desired consistency.
- 6
Enjoy!
- Calories 52.14 kcal Low Source
- Protein 1.58 g Low Source
- Carbs 12.74 g Moderate
- Total Fat 0.02 g Low Source
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source
- Sodium 134.05 mg Moderate
- Fiber 5.03 g Moderate
- Sugar 6.78 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 5.96 g Moderate
- Calcium 15.94 mg Low Source
- Iron 0.52 mg Low Source
- Potassium 97.11 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 2.09 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 0.56 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
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