Slow Cooker Pinto Bean Bonanza Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Pinto Bean Bonanza
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 slices bacon; 8 cups water; 2 cups dry pinto beans; 1/2 pound kielbasa sausage, cut into bite-size pieces (optional); 1 (15 ounce) can ranch-style beans; 1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste; 1/2 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; 1/2 cup chopped green onion

Servings: persons

2 slices bacon
8 cups water
2 cups dry pinto beans
1/2 pound kielbasa sausage, cut into bite-size pieces (optional)
1 (15 ounce) can ranch-style beans
1 (6 ounce) can tomato paste
1/2 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
1/2 cup chopped green onion

1
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.
2
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.
3
About 5 minutes before serving, stir in chopped green pepper. Serve topped with chopped green onion.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 slices bacon, 8 cups water, 2 cups dry pinto beans, 1/2 pound kielbasa sausage, cut into bite-size pieces (optional), and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Pinto Bean Bonanza falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Slow Cooker Pinto Bean Bonanza

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