Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe (Easy Slow Cooker Pinto Beans)

Our Crockpot Pinto Beans are easy, flavorful, and made from scratch using simple pantry ingredients. Perfect as a side dish for BBQs, taco nights, meal prep, or as a hearty main dish.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 370 min Servings: 8
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Crock Pot Pinto Beans Recipe (Easy Slow Cooker Pinto Beans)

Ingredients

  • 2 cups pinto beans (soaked overnight)
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon garlic (chopped)
  • ½ cup sweet onion (chopped)
  • 2 cups low-sodium chicken broth
  • 1 cup bean water
  • 1 teaspoon dried oregano
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • ½ teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

1

Soak the pinto beans overnight in water.

2

Heat your crockpot on the sauté setting. Once heated, add the olive oil to the slow cooker. Add the onions and sauté for 5 minutes until tender. (If your slow cooker or crock pot does not have a sauté setting, follow these steps on the stovetop with a skillet, then add to the slow cooker.)

3

Add the garlic to the onions and cook until fragrant.

4

Add the pinto beans, cumin, oregano, and salt to the beans.

5

Use a slotted spoon to mix the ingredients together.

6

Add the chicken broth and bean water to the beans. Set your slow cooker to low. Cover and cook for 6 hours.

7

Once done, taste and season if needed, and serve hot.

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Jul 2026 Added