Crock Pot Refried Beans

Transform your mealtime with this easy, budget-friendly Crock Pot Refried Beans recipe, perfect for tacos, burritos, or as a flavorful side dish. Made with wholesome dried pinto beans, aromatic onion, and garlic, this hands-off recipe is slow-cooked to perfection in your crock pot, infusing every bite with rich, earthy flavors. A touch of ground cumin and black pepper elevates these beans, while optional lard or butter ensures creamy, restaurant-quality texture. With minimal prep and customizable consistency, these homemade refried beans are healthier than canned versions and freeze beautifully for meal prep. Serve them warm and savor the vibrant, homemade taste!

Nutriscore Rating: 74/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:490 mins

Servings: 8

Ingredients

• 2 cups Dried pinto beans
• 8 cups Water
• 1 large Onion
• 4 whole Garlic cloves
• 1 tablespoon Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 2 tablespoons Lard or butter (optional)

Directions

Step 1

Sort through the dried pinto beans to remove any debris or stones. Rinse the beans thoroughly under cold water.

Step 2

Peel and halve the onion. Keep it in large pieces to make it easy to remove later.

Step 3

Add the rinsed beans, water, halved onion, and whole garlic cloves to the crock pot.

Step 4

Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours. The beans should be tender when done.

Step 5

Once cooked, remove the onion pieces and garlic cloves from the crock pot.

Step 6

Drain the beans, reserving about 2 cups of the cooking liquid for later use.

Step 7

Return the beans to the crock pot. Add salt, ground cumin, black pepper, and lard or butter (if using).

Step 8

Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, mash the beans to your desired consistency. Add the reserved cooking liquid gradually to make the beans creamier if needed.

Step 9

Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.

Step 10

Serve warm as a side dish, or use as a filling for burritos, tacos, or nachos. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2523.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	884.9

Total Fat 31.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 11.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 27.0mg	0%
Sodium 905.2mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 120.0g	0%
Dietary Fiber 35.8g	0%
Total Sugars 10.8g
Protein 36.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 371.2mg	0%
Iron 10.0mg	0%
Potassium 1994.4mg	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: 31.3%

Protein: 15.9%

Carbs: 52.7%