Irresistible Crockpot Refried Beans Recipe for Perfect Mexican Nights
A simple, flavorful, and healthy crockpot refried beans recipe that’s perfect for Mexican-themed dinners or any occasion. Packed with authentic flavors and customizable to suit your taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 hours
- Total Time: 8 hours 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Side Dish
- Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed and sorted
- 1 large onion, diced
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 jalapeño, seeded and chopped (optional)
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1 tablespoon salt (adjust to taste)
- 5 cups chicken broth (or vegetable broth for vegetarian option)
- 1 cup water
- Optional garnishes: chopped cilantro, lime wedges, shredded cheese
Instructions
- Rinse and sort the dry pinto beans to remove any debris or damaged beans.
- Place the beans, diced onion, minced garlic, chopped jalapeño, cumin, chili powder, and salt into the crockpot.
- Add 5 cups of chicken broth and 1 cup of water to ensure the beans are fully submerged.
- Cover and cook on high for 6-7 hours or on low for 8-10 hours until the beans are soft and easy to mash.
- Use an immersion blender or potato masher to mash the beans to your desired consistency.
- Taste the beans and add more salt or spices as needed.
- If the beans are too thick, add a little more broth or water to thin them out.
Notes
[‘Rinse the beans to remove dirt and bitterness.’, ‘Ensure beans are always submerged during cooking to prevent drying out.’, ‘Taste and adjust seasonings after mashing.’, ‘Refried beans freeze well; store leftovers in portion-sized containers for up to 3 months.’, ‘For extra indulgence, drizzle olive oil or sprinkle cheese on top before serving.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cup
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 1
- Sodium: 500
- Fat: 0.5
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Fiber: 7
- Protein: 7
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