SLOW COOKER PINTO BEAN BONANZA

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I was fed up with searching for tasty slow cooker pinto recipes, so I mixed and matched and came up with my own. This recipe is fresh from bachelorhood, yet so good. Imagine the warm goodness of semi-spicy pintos oozing over steaming brown rice and cheese. It's the perfect combo of flavor and value. Enjoy, and let me know how it can be improved!

Provided by Danger-Men-Cooking

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Pork

Time 10h5m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 slices bacon
8 cups water
2 cups dry pinto beans
½ pound kielbasa sausage, cut into bite-size pieces
1 (15 ounce) can ranch-style beans
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
½ cup dried minced onion
2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
2 tablespoons pickled jalapeno peppers
2 tablespoons white sugar
1 tablespoon salt
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons onion powder
2 teaspoons ground paprika
1 green bell pepper, chopped
½ cup chopped green onion

Steps:

  • Place the bacon in a large, deep skillet, and cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until evenly browned, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; crumble bacon when cool.
  • Bring water to a boil in a large saucepan, and stir in pinto beans. Simmer over medium-low heat until the beans soften, about 30 minutes; pour beans and water into a slow cooker. Stir in the bacon and bacon drippings, kielbasa, ranch-style beans, tomato paste, dried onion, apple cider vinegar, pickled jalapeno, sugar, salt, garlic powder, onion powder, and paprika. Set the cooker to Low, and cook until pinto beans are very tender, 9 to 10 hours.
  • About 5 minutes before serving, stir in chopped green pepper. Serve topped with chopped green onion.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 514.4 calories, Carbohydrate 68.5 g, Cholesterol 31.3 mg, Fat 15.6 g, Fiber 16.3 g, Protein 25.6 g, SaturatedFat 5.1 g, Sodium 2187.9 mg, Sugar 13.3 g

Miraclr Seniour
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I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


Snegugu Zulu
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This recipe was a waste of time and ingredients.


Sale Pasina
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The beans were mushy and didn't have much flavor.


kavan sanders
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The beans took longer to cook than the recipe said. I had to add extra water.


Kevin Ball
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I found this recipe to be a bit bland. I added some extra spices to taste.


Maisie Mccabe
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The beans were a little too spicy for me, but I still enjoyed them.


Dibia Frank
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I love the smoky flavor of the bacon in this recipe.


Temidayo Awofeso
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This is a great recipe for beginners. It's easy to follow and the results are delicious.


Kyle Samuel
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I've made this recipe several times and it always turns out great.


Jabirul Islam
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover ham or bacon.


Alice Shimunza
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These beans are a great source of protein and fiber. They're also very affordable.


Garkai Mashoko chirwa
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I love this recipe because it's so versatile. I've used it to make burritos, tacos, and even soup.


Ebony Millard
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These beans were delicious! I served them with rice and a salad and it was a perfect meal.


Ahmad Sha
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I made this recipe for a potluck and it was a huge success. Everyone loved the beans and asked me for the recipe.


Lewany Khan
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This is my new go-to recipe for pinto beans. It's so easy to make and the beans always turn out perfect.


Callan Riaan
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I'm not a huge fan of pinto beans, but this recipe changed my mind. The beans were so tender and flavorful. I'll definitely be making this again.


Lalbahadur Pariyar
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This recipe was a hit with my family! The beans were cooked perfectly and the flavors were amazing. I especially loved the addition of the bacon and the green chiles.