Easy Slow Cooker Refried Beans (No Soaking Required!)
These Slow Cooker Refried Beans are rich, creamy, and packed with flavor—no soaking required! Just toss dry pinto beans, garlic, onion, and spices into your crockpot and let it do all the work. The result? Homemade refried beans that taste way better than canned and are perfect for tacos, burritos, nachos, or just eating by the spoonful. This dump-and-go recipe is budget-friendly, freezer-friendly, and kid-approved. Once you try these, you’ll never go back to store-bought!
Servings 10
Calories 130kcal
Ingredients
- 2 cups dry pinto beans
- 6 cups water
- 1 tablespoon chicken or vegetable bouillon
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Put all the ingredients in a slow cooker and stir. Cover and cook for 6-7 hours on LOW or until beans are tender.
- Use a immersion blender to puree until pinto beans are creamy! Alternatively you can transfer the beans to a food processor and pulse.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
This makes 5 cups cooked pinto beans.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcal