Turn to your crockpot for the most flavorful refried beans - without the refry! You're going to love how easy and delicious these Slow Cooker Refried Beans are!
Course Side, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Keyword refried beans, slow cooker refried beans
Prep Time 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time 8 hourshours
Total Time 8 hourshours10 minutesminutes
Servings 10servings
Calories 238kcal
Author Trish - Mom On Timeout
Ingredients
3cupsdry pinto beansrinsed and picked through
1jalapeno pepperseeded and chopped
1yellow onionpeeled and quartered
3clovesgarlicminced
2tsppepper
1tspsalt
1tspground cumin
64ozlow sodium chicken broth or stockplus enough water to cover beans entirely
Instructions
Place beans, chopped jalapeno, onion quarters, garlic, and seasonings into a slow cooker.
Pour the broth over the top and stir gently. If the beans are not covered, add water until they are.
Cook beans on high for 8-9 hours, checking occasionally and adding additional water if needed.
Check for tenderness and then strain off the liquid, reserving it in a small bowl.
Mash the beans with a potato masher, adding in liquid until desired consistency is reached.