Easy Mexican Pinto Beans Recipe (Crock Pot) – The Foodie Affair
Ifyou’re in the mood for a bit of Mexican flavor but don’t want to spend a lot of time in the kitchen, these pinto Mexican clay pot beans are a great choice. They are easy to make and taste delicious! Plus, they’re vegan and gluten-free, so they’re perfect for anyone who needs or wants to avoid those ingredients. Try them today!
Do you love simple bean recipes? Try this ham and bean soup recipe too!
WHY YOU’LL LOVE THIS RECIPE
If there’s one thing I love, it’s a good Crock Pot recipe. Especially one that is easy and healthy like this Crock Pot Mexican pinto bean dish. Simply throw all the ingredients into the pot and let it cook to perfection! You will have a delicious and nutritious meal in no time!
- They are an excellent source of protein and fiber that can keep you fuller longer
- They can be served as a garnish or used as an ingredient in a variety of recipes, such as chili, enchiladas or tacos
- They have a creamy texture and nutty flavor that your whole family will enjoy.
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NECESSARY EQUIPMENT
slow
cooker
strainer
INGREDIENTS
Mexican pinto beans are a delicious and nutritious way to add some flavor to your next meal. You only need a few simple ingredients to help you make this dish tasty and easy.
- dried pinto beans vegetable
- broth garlic cloves
- chopped onion, diced green
- chiles tomatoes
- roma,
- diced cumin
- salt
- oregano
- cayenne
- liquid smoke Fresh
- cilantro for garnish
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HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE
OF MEXICAN PINTO BEANS Making these slow cooking Mexican pinto beans is very easy! Just follow the instructions listed below and you will have a perfect accompaniment in no time.
STEP 1:
RINSE THE DRIED BEANS AND REMOVE THE ROCKS
Rinse the beans and
remove the deformed stones or
beans. STEP
2: SOAK THE BEANS OVERNIGHT
Place the beans in a
large bowl, add 6-8 cups of water and soak overnight in the refrigerator.
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STEP 1 – Clean the beans -
STEP 2 – Soak the beans in water
STEP
3: RINSE THE BEANS AND ADD THEM TO THE SLOW COOKER
Rinse the water 2 times and place the beans in the slow cooker
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4: ADD THE REST OF THE INGREDIENTS TO THE SLOW COOKER
Add the broth, garlic, onion, diced green chili, cumin, salt, oregano, cayenne and liquid smoke
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5: COVER AND SIMMER
Cover and simmer for 7 hours
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STEP 6: ADD THE CHOPPED TOMATOES AND COOK ANOTHER HOUR
Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for an additional hour.
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STEP 4 – Ready-to-cook sparingly spiced beans -
STEP 6 – Slowly cooked beans with diced fresh tomatoes.
STEP 7: DECORATE AND
SERVE
Serve with cilantro and add extra salt and pepper to taste
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WHAT TO SERVE WITH
PINTO BEANS ARE A GREAT ACCOMPANIMENT, BUT THEY CAN ALSO BE USED AS AN INGREDIENT IN OTHER DISHES. There are so many possibilities! Be creative and enjoy your pinto beans in various ways. Here are some ideas of what to serve with your
pinto beans
- Chili
- enchiladas
- Tacos
- Rice &
- Nachos made with homemade
Beans Burritos Refried Beans
tortilla chips
MEXICAN BEAN RECIPE SUBSTITUTIONS AND ADDITIONS
If you want to change things up a bit, here are some substitutions and additions you can make to this recipe:
- Replace black pinto beans with black beans.
- Add 1-2 cups of frozen corn.
- chipotle peppers, or even jalapeno peppers instead of diced green chiles
- Use fresh garlic instead of chopped garlic
- Add a tablespoon of lemon juice for extra flavor
- For extra protein, you can add a ham hock to the slow cooker with the beans.
- Diced peppers added to beans when you add tomatoes would give this recipe even more flavor.
- Placing bay leaves in the slow cooker with the beans is another way to add flavor to this easy recipe.
- If you want to add these beans to chili, add some chili powder when you’re cooking them.
- Turn them into homemade refried beans using a potato crusher or food processor to smooth them again, before frying.
Try different types of chili peppers,
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HOW TO STORE
Leftover beans will last in the fridge for 3-4 days and can be frozen for up to 2 months. I’ve found that these beans taste even better the next day.
To reheat, simply thaw overnight in the fridge and then heat on the stove.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
OTHER DELICIOUS MEXICAN FOOD RECIPES YOU CAN ENJOY
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- shredded beef
- Albondigas Mexican meatball soup Slow
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Let me know if you tried this Mexican bean recipe! This
recipe was first shared in September 2015. This has been updated with more details on April 2, 2022.