Crock Pot Beans

Discover the ultimate comfort food with this hearty Crock Pot Beans recipe—an effortless and flavorful dish perfect for busy weeknights or weekend meal prep. Made with dried pinto beans, aromatic spices like smoked paprika and cumin, and optional smoky ham hock for added depth, this recipe delivers rich, creamy beans with minimal effort. Simply combine the ingredients in your slow cooker, let them simmer to perfection, and enjoy a versatile dish that pairs beautifully with rice, cornbread, or even as a taco filling. With just 15 minutes of prep time and no soaking required, this easy slow cooker beans recipe is a must-try for wholesome, budget-friendly comfort food.

Nutriscore Rating: 70/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:495 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups dried pinto beans
• 6 cups water
• 1 medium, diced onion
• 4 minced garlic cloves
• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
• 2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1 whole bay leaf
• 2 teaspoons salt
• 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
• 1 piece smoked ham hock (optional)
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 0.25 cup fresh cilantro (optional for garnish)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried pinto beans under cold water and remove any debris or broken beans. No soaking is required for this recipe.

Step 2

In a medium skillet, heat the olive oil over medium heat. Add the diced onion and cook for 3-4 minutes until softened. Stir in the minced garlic and cook for another 30 seconds, until fragrant.

Step 3

Transfer the rinsed beans to the crock pot. Add the cooked onion and garlic mixture, smoked paprika, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, and black pepper.

Step 4

Pour in 6 cups of water to fully submerge the beans. If you're using a smoked ham hock, place it in the center of the crock pot.

Step 5

Stir the contents, cover with the crock pot lid, and set to cook on low for 8 hours, or until the beans are tender and creamy. Check occasionally after 7 hours to ensure the beans are not overcooking.

Step 6

Once the beans are cooked, remove the bay leaf and ham hock (if used). Stir in the salt, adjusting to taste, and allow the beans to sit for 10 minutes before serving.

Step 7

Serve the beans warm, garnished with chopped fresh cilantro if desired. They pair well with rice, cornbread, or as a filling for tacos or burritos.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2297.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	1288.1

Total Fat 53.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 14.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.2g
Cholesterol 142.9mg	0%
Sodium 7770.6mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 119.4g	0%
Dietary Fiber 37.8g	0%
Total Sugars 8.7g
Protein 80.6g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 433.3mg	0%
Iron 16.6mg	0%
Potassium 2876.7mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 37.7%

Protein: 25.1%

Carbs: 37.2%