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
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Slow-Cooker Refried-Style Beans (No Frying), not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactFair
- 54 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 22 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 100 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 75
- Heart Health
- 41
- Metabolic
- 39
- Digestive
- 40
- Inflammatory
- 37
- Performance
- 55
- General Wellness
- 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 3%
- Protein 1.58 g Low Source 3%
- Carbohydrate 12.74 g 5%
- Total Fat 0.02 g Low Source 0%
- Saturated Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Sodium 134.05 mg Moderate 6%
- Dietary Fiber 5.03 g Moderate 18%
- Total Sugars 6.78 g --
- Added Sugars 5.96 g Moderate 12%
- Calcium 15.92 mg Low Source 1%
- Iron 0.52 mg Low Source 3%
- Potassium 97.11 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 2.09 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.56 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Garlic 🧄
- Onions 🧅
About This Recipe
Slow Cooker Refried Style Beans (No Frying) is made with 8 ingredients and serves 15. It takes about 8 hrs 15 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Ground Cumin, Jalapeño Pepper, and Minced Garlic. Each serving provides about 52.14 kcal.
Recipe Questions
- What is Slow-Cooker Refried-Style Beans (No Frying) made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Ground Cumin, Jalapeño Pepper, Minced Garlic, Pinto Beans. The full list of 8 is above.
- How long does it take to make Slow-Cooker Refried-Style Beans (No Frying)?
- About 8 hrs 15 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 8 hrs to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 52.14 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Slow-Cooker Refried-Style Beans (No Frying) easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 8 ingredients and 6 steps.
- Is Slow-Cooker Refried-Style Beans (No Frying) healthy?
- Slow-Cooker Refried-Style Beans (No Frying) has an easyChef Pro health score of 54/100. Per serving, it provides 52.14 calories and 1.58 g of protein, or 3% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 134.05 mg (6% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 5.96 g (12% of the Daily Value). It contains Garlic and Onions, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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