Spicy Crockpot Pinto Beans

Pinto beans
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  • 7 hrs 20 mins
  • Prep: 20 mins,
  • Cook: 7 hrs
  • Yield: 1 Pot (8 Servings)
Ratings (6)

By Diana Rattray

Updated 05/10/18

Serve these chili-spiced pinto beans with cornbread and slaw for a great meat-free dinner. 

What You'll Need

  • 16 ounces dried pinto beans, rinsed and picked over, soaked overnight
  • 1 cup chopped onion
  • 1/2 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
  • 6 cups water, or to cover
  • 1 tablespoon chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper

How to Make It

  1. Cover rinsed and sorted beans with water; cover bowl and let soak overnight. Drain beans; combine all ingredients in slow cooker.
  2. Cover and cook on HIGH for 6 to 10 hours, or until beans are tender.
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving)
Calories 39
Total Fat 0 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Unsaturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 0 mg
Sodium 473 mg
Carbohydrates 9 g
Dietary Fiber 1 g
Protein 2 g
(The nutrition information on our recipes is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. Individual results may vary.)