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Easy Mexican Pinto Beans Recipe (Crock Pot) – The Foodie Affair

Mexican beans recipe slow cooker

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
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  • They can be served as a garnish or used as an ingredient in a variety of recipes, such as chili, enchiladas or tacos
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  • They have a creamy texture and nutty flavor that your whole family will enjoy.

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
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  • chopped onion, diced green
  • chiles tomatoes
  • roma,
  • diced cumin
  • salt
  • oregano
  • cayenne
  • liquid smoke Fresh
  • cilantro for garnish

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.

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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.

  • Rinse the beans in a strainer.
    STEP 1 – Clean the beans
  • Soak the beans in a clear bowl with water.
    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

. STEP

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

. STEP

5: COVER AND SIMMER

Cover and simmer for 7 hours

.

STEP 6: ADD THE CHOPPED TOMATOES AND COOK ANOTHER HOUR

Add the chopped tomatoes and cook for an additional hour.

  • Mexican beans with all ingredients to cook in a slow cooker.
    STEP 4 – Ready-to-cook sparingly spiced beans
  • Mexican beans in a slow cooker with chopped fresh tomatoes.
    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 &
  • Beans Burritos Refried Beans

  • Nachos made with homemade
  • 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.
  • Try different types of chili peppers,

  • chipotle peppers, or even jalapeno peppers instead of diced green chiles
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  • Use fresh garlic instead of chopped garlic
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  • Add a tablespoon of lemon juice for extra flavor
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  • 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.

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

Mexican

  • shredded beef
  • Albondigas Mexican meatball soup Slow
  • Cooker Pork carnitas

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.

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