#beanlovers

Refried beans that are tasty and easy to make are cooked slowly in a crockpot, giving them a creamy texture.

Ingredients: 2 cups dried pinto beans, rinsed. 1 onion, chopped. 4 cloves garlic, minced. 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and chopped. 6 cups water. 1 teaspoon salt. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. 1/2 teaspoon cumin. 1/2 teaspoon chili powder.

Instructions: In a slow cooker, combine all ingredients. Cover and cook on high for 6 hours or until beans are very tender. Using a potato masher or immersion blender, mash beans to desired consistency. Adjust seasoning if needed. Serve hot as a side dish or as a dip. Enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 360 minutes

These baked beans in the South make a great addition to any cookout or BBQ. They have a smoky bacon flavor that makes them incredibly delicious. They are rich, sweet, and savory. Your visitors will return time and time again!

Ingredients: 4 cans 28 ounces each canned baked beans. 1 cup ketchup. 1/2 cup molasses. 1/2 cup brown sugar. 1/2 cup diced onion. 1/2 cup diced green bell pepper. 1/2 cup diced red bell pepper. 1/2 cup cooked and crumbled bacon. 1/4 cup yellow mustard. 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar. 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce. 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper.

Instructions: Preheat your oven to 350F 175C. In a large mixing bowl, combine the canned baked beans, ketchup, molasses, brown sugar, diced onion, diced green bell pepper, diced red bell pepper, and cooked and crumbled bacon. Add the yellow mustard, apple cider vinegar, Worcestershire sauce, garlic powder, and black pepper to the mixture. Stir well to combine all the ingredients thoroughly. Transfer the bean mixture to a large oven-safe baking dish. Bake in the preheated oven for 45-60 minutes or until the beans are bubbling and the top is caramelized and slightly crispy. Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before serving. Serve your Best Ever Southern-Style Baked Beans hot as a delicious side dish for your BBQ or other Southern-inspired meals.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 60 minutes

A hearty and tasty recipe for baked beans that is cooked perfectly in an Instant Pot. When you mix molasses, brown sugar, and spices together, you get a dish that is rich and flavorful and great for any event.

Ingredients: 2 cups dried navy beans, soaked overnight. 1 onion, diced. 1/2 cup molasses. 1/3 cup brown sugar. 1/4 cup ketchup. 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard. 1 teaspoon smoked paprika. 1 teaspoon garlic powder. 1/2 teaspoon black pepper. 4 cups vegetable broth. 1 bay leaf. Salt, to taste.

Instructions: Drain and rinse the soaked navy beans. In the Instant Pot, combine soaked beans, diced onion, molasses, brown sugar, ketchup, Dijon mustard, smoked paprika, garlic powder, black pepper, vegetable broth, and bay leaf. Secure the lid and set the Instant Pot to high pressure for 25 minutes. Once cooking is complete, allow natural pressure release for 10 minutes, then manually release any remaining pressure. Carefully open the lid, and stir the beans. Add salt to taste. Serve the pressure cooker baked beans hot, garnished with chopped parsley if desired.

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 35 minutes

It's easy to make these slow cooker black beans, and they taste great. You can eat them on their own or add them to soups, salads, tacos, or burritos.

Ingredients: 1 lb dried black beans, rinsed and sorted. 6 cups water. 1 onion, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 jalapeno pepper, diced optional. 2 tsp ground cumin. 1 tsp chili powder. 1 bay leaf. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Put the black beans in the slow cooker after they have been rinsed. Cut up the onion and garlic, add water, ground cumin, chili powder, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. If you want, you can also add jalapeo pepper. Mix the ingredients together. Turn the heat to high for 6 to 8 hours or low for 8 to 10 hours, and cover. Cook until the beans are soft. Once it's done, take out the bay leaf and throw it away. Check the seasoning and make changes if needed. You can eat it hot as a side dish or add it to your favorite recipes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 480 minutes

It's easy to make these slow cooker black beans, and they taste great. You can eat them on their own or add them to soups, salads, tacos, or burritos.

Ingredients: 1 lb dried black beans, rinsed and sorted. 6 cups water. 1 onion, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 jalapeno pepper, diced optional. 2 tsp ground cumin. 1 tsp chili powder. 1 bay leaf. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Put the black beans in the slow cooker after they have been rinsed. Cut up the onion and garlic, add water, ground cumin, chili powder, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. If you want, you can also add jalapeo pepper. Mix the ingredients together. Turn the heat to high for 6 to 8 hours or low for 8 to 10 hours, and cover. Cook until the beans are soft. Once it's done, take out the bay leaf and throw it away. Check the seasoning and make changes if needed. You can eat it hot as a side dish or add it to your favorite recipes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 480 minutes

It's easy to make these slow cooker black beans, and they taste great. You can eat them on their own or add them to soups, salads, tacos, or burritos.

Ingredients: 1 lb dried black beans, rinsed and sorted. 6 cups water. 1 onion, diced. 3 cloves garlic, minced. 1 jalapeno pepper, diced optional. 2 tsp ground cumin. 1 tsp chili powder. 1 bay leaf. Salt and pepper to taste.

Instructions: Put the black beans in the slow cooker after they have been rinsed. Cut up the onion and garlic, add water, ground cumin, chili powder, bay leaf, salt, and pepper. If you want, you can also add jalapeo pepper. Mix the ingredients together. Turn the heat to high for 6 to 8 hours or low for 8 to 10 hours, and cover. Cook until the beans are soft. Once it's done, take out the bay leaf and throw it away. Check the seasoning and make changes if needed. You can eat it hot as a side dish or add it to your favorite recipes.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 480 minutes

A hearty and flavorful bean dish with a spicy kick, inspired by the flavors of the Chuck Wagon. Perfect for a satisfying meal any day of the week.

Ingredients: 2 cans 15 oz each pinto beans, drained and rinsed. 1 lb ground beef. 1 onion, finely chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 can 14 oz diced tomatoes. 1/4 cup tomato paste. 1/4 cup ketchup. 2 tbsp brown sugar. 2 tbsp chili powder. 1 tsp cumin. 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper. Salt and pepper to taste. 1 cup beef broth.

Instructions: In a large skillet, brown the ground beef over medium heat. Add chopped onions and minced garlic to the skillet. Cook until onions are softened. Stir in diced tomatoes, tomato paste, ketchup, brown sugar, chili powder, cumin, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Add drained and rinsed pinto beans to the skillet. Mix well to combine. Pour in beef broth and bring the mixture to a simmer. Reduce heat to low, cover, and let it cook for 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove the lid and continue cooking for an additional 10 minutes or until the beans reach your desired consistency. Serve hot and enjoy the spicy Chuck Wagon Beans!

Prep Time: 15 minutes

Cook Time: 30 minutes

This Easy Black Bean Soup is a hearty and comforting dish perfect for chilly days. It's packed with protein and flavor, yet requires minimal effort to prepare.

Ingredients: 2 cans black beans, drained and rinsed. 1 onion, chopped. 2 cloves garlic, minced. 1 bell pepper, diced. 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced. 1 teaspoon cumin. 1 teaspoon chili powder. 4 cups vegetable broth. Salt and pepper to taste. 2 tablespoons olive oil.

Instructions: Put olive oil in a big pot and heat it over medium-low heat. Chop up the garlic, onion, bell pepper, and jalapeo pepper and add them. About 5 minutes of cooking will soften the food. Add the chili powder and cumin and stir them in. Cook for one more minute. Put in vegetable broth and black beans. Bring to a simmer and cook for 15 to 20 minutes, so the flavors can mix. Blend the soup until it's smooth with an immersion blender. You could also add small amounts of soup to a blender at a time and blend until smooth. Then, add the soup back to the pot. Add pepper and salt to taste. If you want, you can serve it hot with chopped cilantro, sour cream, or avocado dices on top.

Prep Time: 10 minutes

Cook Time: 25 minutes