Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

Name: Slow Cooker Pinto Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 h
Total time: 5 h 15 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: Soul Food, Southern Recipes, Tex-Mex, Mexican
Ingredients: 2 whole Celery; 5 cups Chicken Broth; 2 whole Dried Bay Leaves; 1 tbsp Dried Oregano; 3 whole Garlic; 0.75 whole Green Bell Pepper; 1 tsp Ground Cumin; 1 tbsp Lard; 1 whole Onion; 1 lb Pinto Beans; 1 lb Sliced Deli Black Forest Ham

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Slow Cooker Pinto Beans simmer with Black Forest ham, onions, peppers, and warm spices until the beans are tender and the broth turns rich and savory. The gentle heat melds oregano, cumin, and bay leaves into a comforting pot that’s perfect for weeknights or make-ahead lunches. Serve as a hearty main with cornbread or as a satisfying side.

Prep15 mins
Cook5 hrs
Serves8
DifficultyEasy

1

Put the beans in a large bowl and cover them with water. Let them soak for 8 hours to overnight. Drain.
2

Gather all ingredients.
3

Place the soaked pinto beans in a slow cooker. Add the ham, onion, bell pepper, celery, garlic, oregano, lard, cumin, and bay leaves. Pour in enough chicken broth to cover all the ingredients.
4

Pour in enough chicken broth to cover all the ingredients.
5

Cook on High until the beans are very tender, 5 to 6 hours.