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Crock Pot Spicy Beans

Crock pot spicy beans feature pinto and ranch beans with jalapenos, tomatoes, green chiles, and red enchilada sauce simmered to perfection.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time6 hours
Total Time6 hours 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: crock pot beans, crock pot spicy beans, slow cooker beans, slow cooker spicy beans, spicy beans
Servings: 8 Servings
Author: Deliciously Seasoned

Ingredients

  • 16 ounce pinto beans, rinsed, cleaned, soaked overnight, drained
  • (2) 15 ounce Ranch Style Beans with Sliced Jalapeno Peppers, drained
  • 1 medium yellow onion, diced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 cups vegetable broth
  • 15 ounce petite diced tomatoes
  • 10 ounce red enchilada sauce
  • 4 ounce diced green chiles
  • 1 teaspoon Slap Ya Mama seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon cumin

Instructions

  • In a 6 or 8 quart crockpot, spray with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Add diced onions to the bottom of the crockpot, followed by both types of beans.
  • Next, add the minced garlic, diced tomatoes, green chiles, seasonings, enchilada sauce, and vegetable broth.
  • Stir, cover, and cook on high for 6 -7 hours or low 9 -10 hours.

Notes

  • Soak the pinto beans overnight. Soak the beans overnight to ensure they get nice and tender in the slow cooker.
  • Use a large enough slow cooker. A 6-quart or 8-quart crock pot provides room for the beans, vegetables, broth, and sauces.
  • Measure the spices before adding them. Having everything ready makes it easier to distribute the seasonings evenly.
  • Stir before cooking. A good stir helps the tomatoes, broth, enchilada sauce, and seasonings combine throughout the pot.
  • Adjust the heat to your taste. Cayenne, red pepper flakes, and jalapenos all contribute spice, so reduce one or more if you prefer a milder dish.
  • Check the beans for tenderness. The stated cooking times are a guide, but dried beans can take longer depending on their age and your slow cooker.
  • Don't serve the beans until they're fully cooked. Make sure the dried pinto beans are completely tender before eating.
  • Taste before serving. The Ranch Style Beans and Slap Ya Mama seasoning both contribute seasoning, so taste before adding more salt or other spices.
  • Let the flavors settle. Give the beans a final stir before serving so the broth and seasonings are evenly distributed.
  • Plan your toppings ahead. Shredded cheese, fresh cilantro, or sliced jalapenos can be set out for everyone to customize their bowls.