Crockpot Pinto Beans and Ham
Slow-cooked to perfection, this hearty Crockpot Pinto Beans and Ham recipe is a comforting classic that's as simple as it is flavorful. Featuring tender pinto beans simmered with smoky ham hock or diced ham, aromatic garlic, and a hint of smoked paprika, this dish delivers rich, savory goodness with minimal effort. The crockpot does all the work, infusing the beans with robust flavors over eight hours of low and slow cooking. Paired with optional toppings like green onions and served alongside cornbread or rice, this protein-packed meal is perfect for cozy dinners, meal prep, or feeding a crowd. With a prep time of just 15 minutes, it’s a hassle-free way to enjoy a soul-warming, Southern-inspired favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Dried pinto beans
- 1 piece Ham hock or diced ham
- 1 medium Yellow onion, chopped
- 3 cloves Garlic cloves, minced
- 6 cups Chicken broth
- 2 cups Water
- 1 leaf Bay leaf
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika
- 0.5 teaspoons Ground black pepper
- teaspoons Salt (to taste)
- 0.25 cup Chopped green onions (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Rinse the dried pinto beans under cool running water and remove any debris or damaged beans.
Place the beans in a large bowl and cover with water. Let them soak overnight, or for at least 8 hours. Drain and rinse the beans before cooking.
In a 6-quart crockpot, add the soaked and drained pinto beans.
Nestle the ham hock (or diced ham) into the beans.
Add the chopped yellow onion, minced garlic, and bay leaf to the crockpot.
Pour in the chicken broth and water, ensuring the beans are fully submerged. Stir gently to combine.
Sprinkle in the smoked paprika and ground black pepper. Stir again.
Cover the crockpot with the lid and cook on low heat for 8 hours, or until the beans are tender.
Once cooked, taste the beans and add salt as needed. Adjust seasoning to your preference.
If using a ham hock, remove it from the crockpot. Shred any meat from the bone and stir the shredded meat back into the beans.
Serve the pinto beans and ham hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired. Pair with cornbread, rice, or your favorite side dish.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1036 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 27.6 g | 35% | |
| Saturated Fat | 9.4 g | 47% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 107 mg | 36% | |
| Sodium | 8534 mg | 371% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 117.6 g | 43% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.5 g | 130% | |
| Total Sugars | 9.8 g | ||
| Protein | 84.2 g | 168% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 390 mg | 30% | |
| Iron | 14.2 mg | 79% | |
| Potassium | 3724 mg | 79% | |
*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.
