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Easy Crockpot Pinto Beans (10 servings)

How to Cook Pinto Beans in a Crockpot

Ingredients

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  • Dry pinto beans, 1 pound
  • Four garlic cloves, minced
  • Four celery stalks, chopped
  • 4 cups water or broth
  • Two tablespoons olive oil, extra virgin
  • Two bay leaves
  • 1½ tablespoon chili powder
  • One tablespoon dried thyme
  • One tablespoon smoked paprika
  • One medium onion, chopped
  • Two teaspoons salt, coarse

Instructions

  1. Wash the pinto beans and soak overnight. You can also boil with water and let it soak afterward for two hours.
  2. Thoroughly rinse and drain the beans, and then add them to the crockpot. In a pan, cook the garlic, onion, and celery in olive oil at medium-high heat for 7 minutes. Add the cooked vegetable to the beans.
  3. Pour in the other ingredients, close the lid and cook for 4 hours at high temperature, 7 hours at low.
  4. Once ready, take out the bay leaves and serve as you wish.
  5. You can also check out this mouth-watering, easy video recipe for more ideas.