Crock Pot Refried Beans
Transform your mealtime with this easy, budget-friendly Crock Pot Refried Beans recipe, perfect for tacos, burritos, or as a flavorful side dish. Made with wholesome dried pinto beans, aromatic onion, and garlic, this hands-off recipe is slow-cooked to perfection in your crock pot, infusing every bite with rich, earthy flavors. A touch of ground cumin and black pepper elevates these beans, while optional lard or butter ensures creamy, restaurant-quality texture. With minimal prep and customizable consistency, these homemade refried beans are healthier than canned versions and freeze beautifully for meal prep. Serve them warm and savor the vibrant, homemade taste!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Dried pinto beans
- 8 cups Water
- 1 large Onion
- 4 whole Garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Lard or butter (optional)
Instructions
Sort through the dried pinto beans to remove any debris or stones. Rinse the beans thoroughly under cold water.
Peel and halve the onion. Keep it in large pieces to make it easy to remove later.
Add the rinsed beans, water, halved onion, and whole garlic cloves to the crock pot.
Cover the crock pot with the lid and cook on low for 8 hours or high for 4-5 hours. The beans should be tender when done.
Once cooked, remove the onion pieces and garlic cloves from the crock pot.
Drain the beans, reserving about 2 cups of the cooking liquid for later use.
Return the beans to the crock pot. Add salt, ground cumin, black pepper, and lard or butter (if using).
Using a potato masher or an immersion blender, mash the beans to your desired consistency. Add the reserved cooking liquid gradually to make the beans creamier if needed.
Taste and adjust the seasonings as desired.
Serve warm as a side dish, or use as a filling for burritos, tacos, or nachos. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
885 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 31.7 g | 41% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 27 mg | 9% | |
| Sodium | 905 mg | 39% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 120.0 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 35.8 g | 128% | |
| Total Sugars | 10.8 g | ||
| Protein | 36.3 g | 73% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 371 mg | 29% | |
| Iron | 10.0 mg | 56% | |
| Potassium | 1994 mg | 42% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
