Slow Cooker Refried Beans
Transform your meals with this easy, flavor-packed Slow Cooker Refried Beans recipe! Made with simple pantry staples like dried pinto beans, onion, garlic, and seasonings, this set-it-and-forget-it dish delivers rich, creamy, and perfectly spiced refried beans with minimal effort. The slow cooker works its magic, turning tender beans into a versatile dish that's perfect as a side, a dip, or the star filling for tacos, burritos, and enchiladas. Customize the heat level with optional jalapeño and add a touch of olive oil or bacon grease for extra creaminess. With just 10 minutes of prep and a hands-off 8-hour cook time, this homemade refried beans recipe is a healthier, tastier alternative to canned versions, ideal for meal prep and freezer-friendly convenience.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Dried pinto beans
- 6 cups Water
- 1 large Yellow onion
- 4 Garlic cloves
- 2 teaspoons Salt
- 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
- 0.5 teaspoons Black pepper
- 1 Jalapeño (optional, for spice)
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil or bacon grease (optional, for creaminess)
Instructions
Rinse the dried pinto beans under cold water, removing any debris or broken beans.
In a large slow cooker, add the rinsed beans and 6 cups of water.
Peel and quarter the yellow onion, and add it to the slow cooker.
Peel the garlic cloves and add them whole to the slow cooker.
If using Jalapeño, remove the stem, slice it in half, and add it to the slow cooker for extra spice.
Cover the slow cooker and set it on low heat. Cook for 8 hours until the beans are very soft and creamy.
Once cooked, remove the onion, garlic, and jalapeño (if used) from the slow cooker.
Using an immersion blender or potato masher, puree the beans to your desired consistency. For creamier beans, stir in 2 tablespoons of olive oil or bacon grease.
Season the mashed beans with salt, cumin, and black pepper. Taste and adjust seasoning as needed.
Serve warm as a side dish, dip, or filling for tacos and burritos. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days or freeze for longer storage.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
843 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 30.1 g | 39% | |
| Saturated Fat | 4.6 g | 23% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.8 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 5611 mg | 244% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 114.9 g | 42% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 36.0 g | 129% | |
| Total Sugars | 8.3 g | ||
| Protein | 35.3 g | 71% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 332 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 9.9 mg | 55% | |
| Potassium | 1922 mg | 41% | |
*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.
