Best 4 Spicy Crock Pot Pinto Bean Chili Recipes

SLOW COOKER PINTO BEAN CHILI WITH GROUND BEEF

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• Rinse and sort the pinto beans, picking out any malformed beans or small stones.
• Combine the pinto beans and water in crock pot.
• Cover and cook on high for 3 hours or until beans are tender (this step can be done quickly on the stovetop as well).
• Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the onion, bell pepper, and hot pepper and cook until softened.
• Transfer to the slow cooker.
• Add the ground beef to the skillet and cook until no longer pink, turning and stirring frequently.
• Drain thoroughly and transfer to the slow cooker.
• Add the tomatoes and chili powder to the beef and beans; stir to blend. Taste and add salt and freshly ground black pepper, as needed.
• Reduce the slow cooker heat setting to low; cover and cook for 3 to 4 hours longer.
• Top chili servings with your favorite optional garnishes.

SPICY SLOW COOKER PINTO BEANS

Steps:

• Place pinto beans in a 7-quart slow cooker and add enough water to cover. Allow to soak for 3 to 4 hours.
• Combine jalapeno peppers and garlic in a food processor; puree into a paste.
• Drain beans and return to the slow cooker. Stir in jalapeno-garlic paste. Nestle ham hocks among the beans. Sprinkle onion chunks, salt, cayenne, pepper, and paprika over the beans. Place bacon and green chiles on top.
• Cover and cook on Low for 10 hours. Remove ham hocks. Cool slightly; shred the meat.
• Return meat and fat to the slow cooker. Stir for a few minutes to incorporate fat into the beans and give liquid a creamy consistency. Turn off or keep warm until ready to serve.

PINTO BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Place beans in a Dutch oven or soup kettle; add water to cover by 2 in. Bring to a boil; boil for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat; cover and let stand for 1 hour. Drain and rinse beans, discarding liquid. , In a Dutch oven, cook the beef, onion and celery over medium heat until meat is no longer pink; drain. Stir in flour until blended. Gradually stir in water. Add the beans, chili powder, cumin and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 1-1/2 hours or until beans are tender. Stir in the tomatoes, vinegar and salt; heat through, stirring occasionally., Meanwhile, for quesadillas, spread about 1 tablespoon of chilies on half of each tortilla. Sprinkle with 1/4 cup of cheese; fold in half. In a large skillet, cook tortillas in 1 teaspoon of oil over medium heat until lightly browned on each side, adding more oil as needed. Cut each in half. Serve with chili.

SPICY PINTO BEAN CHILI

Steps:

• Rinse and sort beans. Soak overnight or use quick-soak method. Discard liquid. Add the water; bring to a boil. Cover and simmer until the beans are almost tender, about 1 hour. , Add all remaining ingredients except cheese. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cover and simmer for 2 hours or until beans are tender and flavors have blended, stirring occasionally. Top with cheese if desired.