Slow Cooker Refried Beans

Transform your meals with this easy, flavor-packed Slow Cooker Refried Beans recipe! Made with simple pantry staples like dried pinto beans, onion, garlic, and seasonings, this set-it-and-forget-it dish delivers rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced refried beans with minimal effort. The slow cooker works its magic, turning tender beans into a versatile dish that's perfect as a side, a dip, or the star filling for tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. Customize the heat level with optional jalapeño and add a touch of olive oil or bacon grease for extra creaminess. With just 10 minutes of prep and a hands-off 8-hour cook time, this homemade refried beans recipe is a healthier, tastier alternative to canned versions, ideal for meal prep and freezer-friendly convenience.

Nutriscore Rating: 71/100

Prep Time:10 mins

Cook Time:480 mins

Total Time:490 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 2 cups Dried pinto beans
• 6 cups Water
• 1 large Yellow onion
• 4 Garlic cloves
• 2 teaspoons Salt
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
• 1 Jalapeño (optional, for spice)
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil or bacon grease (optional, for creaminess)

Directions

Step 1

Rinse the dried pinto beans under cold water, removing any debris or broken beans.

Step 2

In a large slow cooker, add the rinsed beans and 6 cups of water.

Step 3

Peel and quarter the yellow onion, and add it to the slow cooker.

Step 4

Peel the garlic cloves and add them whole to the slow cooker.

Step 5

If using Jalapeño, remove the stem, slice it in half, and add it to the slow cooker for extra spice.

Step 6

Cover the slow cooker and set it on low heat. Cook for 8 hours until the beans are very soft and creamy.

Step 7

Once cooked, remove the onion, garlic, and jalapeño (if used) from the slow cooker.

Step 8

Using an immersion blender or potato masher, puree the beans to your desired consistency. For creamier beans, stir in 2 tablespoons of olive oil or bacon grease.

Step 9

Season the mashed beans with salt, cumin, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.

Step 10

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

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(2018.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	842.7

Total Fat 30.1g	0%
Saturated Fat 4.6g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.8g
Cholesterol 0mg	0%
Sodium 5610.7mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 114.9g	0%
Dietary Fiber 36.0g	0%
Total Sugars 8.3g
Protein 35.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 331.8mg	0%
Iron 9.9mg	0%
Potassium 1921.9mg	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: 31.1%

Protein: 16.2%

Carbs: 52.7%