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Southern Style Pinto Beans Recipe

Get ready to savor the rich and comforting flavors of Southern cuisine with our mouthwatering recipe for Southern Style Pinto Beans. Bursting with wholesome ingredients and slow-cooked to perfection, this dish is sure to become a family favorite. So, grab your slow cooker and let's get cooking!
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 12 hours
Course Food Recipes, Side Dish, Side Dish Recipes, Sides, Vegan Recipes
Cuisine American, Southern
Servings 8

Equipment

  • 1 Slow Cooker
  • 1 Large Spoon 1
  • 1 Chopping Knife
  • 1 Large Bowl With Lid for leftovers

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs dry pinto beans, picked and rinsed
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • 1 large bell pepper, chopped
  • 3 tbsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 16 cups water or stock
  • 2 tbsps minced garlic

Instructions
 

  • Prepare your slow cooker by placing it on the kitchen counter and ensuring it's clean and in good working condition.
  • Add the rinsed and drained pinto beans to the slow cooker, followed by the sliced onion and diced bell pepper.
  • Sprinkle the chili powder, salt, black pepper, and cayenne pepper evenly over the ingredients. These spices will infuse each bite with a tantalizing blend of flavors.
  • Carefully pour enough water into the slow cooker to cover the beans completely. The liquid will help create a deliciously thick sauce as the beans cook.
  • Place the lid on your slow cooker and set it to cook on low heat for 12 hours. This extended cooking time will allow the flavors to develop fully, resulting in tender, melt-in-your-mouth pinto beans.
  • Throughout the cooking process, resist the temptation to lift the lid too often as it may affect the cooking time and temperature. Trust that magic is happening inside!
  • After 10 - 12 hours, remove the lid and marvel at your creation. The aroma will be irresistible!
  • Give the beans a gentle stir to ensure the flavors are evenly distributed. At this point, the beans should be creamy, tender, and bursting with Southern goodness.
  • Serve your Southern Style Pinto Beans as a wholesome main dish or as a delightful side to complement your favorite Southern classics like cornbread, collard greens, or fried chicken.

Notes

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to four days. These beans tend to taste even better the next day as the flavors continue to meld together.