Slow Cooker Pinto Beans
Serves: 6
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Pinto beans. Dirt cheap. Simple comfort food made in the slow cooker.
Dovetailing tip: Make extra pinot beans in the crockpot. These make excellent refried beans. You will need 2 cups of beans to use in the Meal 4 Bean Burritos. Save money. Save time.
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Ingredients:
| 1 pound | dry pinto bean, sorted and rinsed |
| 6 cups | beef or chicken broth |
| 1/2 pound | bacon chopped, then cooked |
| 1 to 2 tablespoon | reserved bacon drippings |
| 1 | bay leaf (only if vegetarian) |
| 1 1/2 teaspoons | sea salt (add more if desired) |
| pepper to taste |
Directions:
In a pot or bowl, add warm water covering the sorted and rinsed beans by two inches. Let soak overnight.
The next day, drain and rinse the beans, and add to a crockpot.
Add 6 cups broth as well as bacon and bacon drippings. Add the bay leaf.
Cook on low for 7-9 hours or on high for 4-5 hours.
After beans are tender, add salt and pepper to taste.
Source: eatwellspendsmart.com
