Mouthwatering Crockpot Pinto Bean Chili: An Incredible Ultimate Recipe
Author:Andrew
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:8 hours
Total Time:8 hours 15 minutes
Yield:6 servings 1x
Category:Chili
Method:Crockpot
Cuisine:American
Diet:Vegetarian
Ingredients
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2 cups dried pinto beans (soaked overnight)
1 medium onion, diced
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 bell pepper (red or green), diced
2 medium carrots, diced
2 celery stalks, diced
1 can (14.5 oz) diced tomatoes (with juices)
4 cups vegetable broth
2 tablespoons chili powder
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon smoked paprika
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for heat)
Salt and pepper to taste
1 tablespoon olive oil
Fresh cilantro, for garnish (optional)
Sour cream or Greek yogurt, for serving (optional)
Shredded cheese, for serving (optional)
Instructions
Rinse the dried pinto beans and soak them overnight in water. Drain before using.
Prepare the Vegetables: Dice the onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrots, and celery.
Sauté Vegetables: In a skillet, heat olive oil over medium heat. Add the onion, garlic, bell pepper, carrots, and celery. Sauté for about 5 minutes until softened.
Combine Ingredients in Crockpot: In the crockpot, add the soaked pinto beans, sautéed vegetables, diced tomatoes, vegetable broth, chili powder, cumin, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper (if using), salt, and pepper.
Mix all the ingredients until well combined.
Cover and cook on low for 6 to 8 hours or on high for 3 to 4 hours, until the beans are tender.
Before serving, taste the chili and adjust the seasoning, adding more salt, pepper, or spices as needed.
Ladle the chili into bowls and top with fresh cilantro, sour cream, or shredded cheese if desired.