Slow Cooker Ranch-Style Pinto Beans Recipe Recipe

Name: Slow Cooker Ranch-Style Pinto Beans Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 pound dried pinto beans; 3 cups low-sodium beef broth; 1 medium white onion, small dice; 1 cup tomato sauce; 1 jalapeno, stemmed and finely chopped; 3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped; 1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more as needed; 1 tablespoon ancho chile powder; 1 teaspoon chili powder; 1 teaspoon cider vinegar; 1 teaspoon ground cumin; 1 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar; 1 teaspoon paprika; 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed; 1/2 teaspoon dried oregano; 1 smoked ham hock

Servings: persons

1 pound dried pinto beans
3 cups low-sodium beef broth
1 medium white onion, small dice
1 cup tomato sauce
1 jalapeno, stemmed and finely chopped
3 medium garlic cloves, finely chopped
1 tablespoon kosher salt, plus more as needed
1 tablespoon ancho chile powder
1 teaspoon chili powder
1 teaspoon cider vinegar
1 teaspoon ground cumin
1 teaspoon packed dark brown sugar
1 teaspoon paprika
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, plus more as needed
1/2 teaspoon dried oregano
1 smoked ham hock

1
Place the beans in a large bowl and pick through them, discarding any broken beans or stones.
2
Cover the beans with at least 3 inches of cold water and allow them to soak uncovered at room temperature for at least 8 hours.
3
Drain in a colander and place in a 3-quart or larger slow cooker.
4
Add the remaining measured ingredients except the ham hock and stir until combined.
5
Nestle the ham hock in the center of the mixture at the bottom of the slow cooker.
6
Cover and cook until the beans are tender and the liquid has thickened slightly, about 6 hours on high or 7 to 8 hours on low.
7
Taste and season with salt and pepper as needed.
8
If desired, remove the ham hock to a cutting board.
9
When its cool enough to handle, remove the meat from the bone (discard the skin and bone), shred it into bite-sized pieces, and stir it back into the beans.

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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: 1 pound dried pinto beans, 3 cups low-sodium beef broth, 1 medium white onion, small dice, 1 cup tomato sauce, and more.

Yes, Slow Cooker Ranch-Style Pinto Beans Recipe falls under the Soups & Stews 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 Ranch-Style Pinto Beans Recipe

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