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Slow Cooker Mexican Pinto Beans
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4.34 from 18 votes

Slow Cooker Mexican Pinto Beans

Made from scratch, with dried pinto beans, these slow cooked beans are loaded with spices and topped with fresh pico de gallo for authentic Mexican flavor.
Prep Time10 minutes
Cook Time8 hours
Additional Time8 hours
Total Time16 hours 10 minutes
Course: Side Dishes
Cuisine: Mexican
Servings: 10 -12 servings
Calories: 88kcal
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans
  • 1 4 oz. can diced green chilies
  • 1/2 cup diced onion
  • 3-4 cloves garlic minced
  • 4 slices bacon chopped
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 2 teaspoon chili powder
  • 2 cups chicken broth
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh pico de gallo for serving

Instructions

  • Place the dried beans in a large bowl or pot. Cover with water by two inches. Let beans soak for at least 8 hours, or overnight.
  • Drain the soaked beans and add them to the slow cooker along with the green chilies, onion, garlic, bacon, cumin and chili powder. Pour in the chicken broth, then add enough water to cover the beans by 3-4 inches.
  • Cover and cook on high for 6-8 hours, or until beans are tender. Season with salt and pepper, to taste. Serve topped with fresh pico de gallo for garnish.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 88kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 5mg | Sodium: 323mg | Fiber: 4g | Sugar: 2g