Slow Cooker Refried Beans

Member Ratings For This Recipe

• SLEEPMOM
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  18 of 19 people found this review helpful
  Wonderful! I cooked these overnight and hit them with a stick blender in the morning--smooth and easy. I weighed the whole batch on a gram scale and divided by 8 to get portion sizes. Doubled the garlic, added sage, cayenne, cumin, and allspice, halved the salt and skipped the pepper. Thanks!! - 1/23/10
  
  
• HUSKERFAN4EVER
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  14 of 14 people found this review helpful
  This is an excellent recipe! As a busy person, I'm always looking for recipes that are not labor intensive. i spiced mine up more than suggested and I plan to add liquid smoke next time around. I also sprayed by masher with oil and the beans did not stick to it. - 12/20/08
  
  
• ONEFOOD
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  12 of 12 people found this review helpful
  This has become my go to recipe for refried beans. I love how simple it is to make and how cheap and healthy it is compared to buying a canned version. I usually add a tsp of red pepper flakes instead of the black pepper and a bit more garlic. - 7/16/09
  
  
• SANCARLOSJO
  
  
  Good
  

  9 of 10 people found this review helpful
  needs just a touch of fat, and some more spices.
  Made it again with chicken bouillon. For me, that's the answer. - 6/15/08
  
  
• SOCAL_MARY
  
  
  
  

  8 of 8 people found this review helpful
  I have many Spanish friends they all add a little half & half cream or coffee creamer to their beans to make them creamy. To make them wonderfully spicy the best easiest thing they do is add chorizo to them I like the Vegetarian chorizo go easy on it a little can go a long way! - 10/17/10
  
  
• MAHITA_DEVI
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  7 of 7 people found this review helpful
  I love this recipe. It is so adaptable. I made a huge batch and used half for refried beans and the other half for brown rice and beans tomorrow night. I added lime, cilantro, chili, cumin, salt and pepper to the refried bean half. - 1/21/08
  
  
• LADYSLOVIN
  
  
  
  

  6 of 6 people found this review helpful
  To avoid gas,soak the beans 1st overnight.Then drain and rinse before proceeding with this recipe.It sounds like a great idea and a great recipe.I'll be trying this soon.... - 4/3/11
  
  
• TRISH_CA
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  6 of 6 people found this review helpful
  This recipe is so quick and easy to make. Wraps made with this and guacamole or rice and salsa has become a staple of my diet. It keeps well in the fridge, and freezes well too. I love that I can use dried beans in this recipe and don't even have to soak them first. - 11/20/10
  
  
• BRIANSWL
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  6 of 6 people found this review helpful
  Cooked these for six hours using pinto beans, salt, pepper and garlic. Poured out some water then mashed. These tasted awesome and the garlic made them spicy. Really a fast and great addition if you love refried beans:) - 1/4/10
  
  
• WINDSTAR3
  
  
  Very Good
  

  6 of 7 people found this review helpful
  This was very good. I added chili powder and cumin and it was perfect! - 11/17/08
  
  
• SUSHAH
  
  
  Very Good
  

  5 of 5 people found this review helpful
  Using the slow cooker is a great way to prepare beans. This is a good basic recipe allowing for additional flavoring/seasoning based on personal preference. I often make one big pot of beans and divide it into several batches - seasoning each individual batch based on the dish I'm preparing. - 10/9/09
  
  
• LAKELOUISE
  
  
  
  

  4 of 8 people found this review helpful
  Is this supposed to be 2 cups canned or 2 cups dried beans? - 1/8/08
  
  
• IAMDESSIE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I love it and sometimes I would add either turkey smoked sausage or soup bones. - 4/3/11
  
  
• OLDLADY50
  
  
  
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  This recipe was also good for a sandwich filler, added raw onions, lettuce, dill pickle - 11/14/10
  
  
• KLR397
  
  
  Good
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Definitly needed more spices and flavoring but a great base recipe. will probably use again but add alot more spice. - 9/10/09
  
  
• ANGELOFSIGHS
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  Great recipe, followed to a T cuz I was adding too many spices to my refried beans and my "authentic" boyfriend wasn't caring for it too much..he loves these! - 9/17/07
  
  
• CRICKETINE
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  3 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I added 1 TB lime juice, 1/2 tsp chili powder and 1 extra clove of garlic. Very Good.... will make quite often. - 6/19/07
  
  
• ETHELMERZ
  
  
  
  

  2 of 7 people found this review helpful
  This is great, but make sure everyone that eats it is good friends with each other in the same room. - 3/2/09
  
  
• OUTOFIDEAS
  
  
  
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I'd like to apologize to everyone for the way I phrased my comment on this recipe. The recipe is clear in basic instruction for preparing the beans. (I was having a bad day.) I do like more intense flavor, however. Thanks for forbearing and not jumping all over me in return for my criticism. - 1/12/08
  
  
• JULYCHERYLL
  
  
  
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  To the one who asked canned or dry beans: It is dried beans. Canned beans dont need to be cooked first in a slow cooker. Hope this helps! - 1/12/08
  
  
• CHANTAKG
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  2 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I havent made this particular recipie, but its just like the one I make, difference is, I add a chopped up Jalepeno and a diced tomato. Also instead of mashing them, I toss them in the mixer for about 3 minutes and they are really creamy. - 6/19/07
  
  
• DRAE2409
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  This was delicious and super easy for a super busy mom!!
  
  For those curious, the 8 servings comes out to about 8-5oz servings...which is a ton for a burrito!! I would have made two, but 210 cals per tortilla is ridiculous! Thanks for sharing. :) - 4/5/11
  
  
• RHODA137
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  I just made this today. . .forgot that the beans would expand, so now I have a TON of beans! :o) I put the drained beans in the blender with a Tbsp of minced garlic and it was AMAZING!! - 1/1/09
  
  
• LLEEINIA
  
  
  
  

  1 of 1 people found this review helpful
  Great recipes just as it is but can add different seasoning to your taste. - 1/12/08
  
  
• VGINNY
  
  
  Incredible!
  

  1 of 2 people found this review helpful
  tHESE ARE GRAND AND SO VERY HEALTHFUL. I WILL MAKE THESE AGAIN - 1/12/08
  
  
• MOUNTAINWOMAN49
  
  
  Very Good
  

  1 of 3 people found this review helpful
  I added fresh lime juice, 1tbsp. Hatch chili powder and extra garlic. Very good. Also makes a good bean soup like my hubby loves. - 7/24/07
  
  
• CORVETTECOWBOY
  
  
  
  
  looks good - 4/30/21
  
  
• CD2693807
  
  
  
  
  sounds good to me - 1/26/21
  
  
• JAMER123
  
  
  
  
  Thank you for sharing. Not a fan of black beans. - 11/20/20
  
  
• PWILLOW1
  
  
  
  
  I replaced 1/2 the water with chicken broth, added just 1 strip of bacon and it was delicious. - 10/3/20
  
  
• CKEYES1
  
  
  
  
  Nope - 9/15/20
  
  
• 1CRAZYDOG
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Great recipe for refried beans and not much fussing doing it in the crock pot. - 7/18/20
  
  
• JANIEWWJD
  
  
  
  
  These beans were so delicious!!!! - 5/7/20
  
  
• LACY1798
  
  
  Bad
  
  Was bland and runny. Did not enjoy it. - 9/15/19
  
  
• REDROBIN47
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This is excellent. We enjoyed it and will have it again in the future. - 9/11/19
  
  
• CHERYLHURT
  
  
  
  
  Great - 8/22/19
  
  
• NASFKAB
  
  
  
  
  Adding more spices adds to the taste - 8/20/19
  
  
• ELRIDDICK
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Thanks for sharing - 7/1/19
  
  
• JUNETTA2002
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Great recipe - 6/4/19
  
  
• 4CONNIESHEALTH
  
  
  Very Good
  
  time consuming but tastes good. - 5/22/19
  
  
• BABY_GIRL69
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This is pretty good. - 5/14/19
  
  
• SHOAPIE
  
  
  
  
  I’ll try halving the recipe first to see how it is. - 5/5/19
  
  
• RYCGIRL
  
  
  
  
  very good - 5/5/19
  
  
• DJ4HEALTH
  
  
  
  
  very tasty - 11/21/18
  
  
• FISHGUT3
  
  
  
  
  thanks - 10/1/18
  
  
• CHERIRIDDELL
  
  
  
  
  Delicious - 4/28/18
  
  
• SRIVERS1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  This came out really good. They were so tasty. - 4/22/18
  
  
• JANTHEBLONDE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Love the slow cooker refried bean recipe! Yummy! - 9/26/17
  
  
• CD15998960
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I soaked the beans overnight and added 3 strips of uncured bacon, but other than that followed the recipe exactly. My husband and I loved them! - 8/31/17
  
  
• BUSYGRANNY5
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Delicious!!! - 6/5/17
  
  
• PIXIEFIRE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  These were cooked perfectly. Very tasty! I tried the potato masher. Forget that. I pulsed the beans in the food processor. So very easy! - 5/22/17
  
  
• RACHELNURSE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  These were so simple to make and are so delicious!! Don't put cheddar or sour cream on them. Spread them on a grilled corn tortilla or low fat flour tortilla and simply add some spicy salsa verde, tomatoes, lettuce, jalapenos...as many veggie garnishes as you want. And so good for you. Love them! - 3/10/17
  
  
• JENN.1211
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I love this recipe! I cooked mine overnight for about 10 hours on low. Then I used my stick blender to get the consistency that I was looking for. As others have mentioned, the end result is rather bland, but I like that because I can add spices according to my current desires or needs. - 9/26/14
  
  
• GRACED777
  
  
  
  
  I made this recipe today and really enjoyed it. It's so versatile. Very good. Going to use part of it as a sandwich filling, and some in wraps. Glad it freezes well. Thank you. - 8/9/14
  
  
• CMFARRELL36
  
  
  
  
  So, does slow cooking remove the need for soaking followed by a short hard boil before simmering?
  I soak my dried beans overnight, bring to the boil in fresh cold water, 10 minutes cooking at a good roiling boil (get rid of problems), final gentle simmer for however long is recommended on the pack. - 12/19/13
  
  
• CD13698301
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Just made this and it turned out great. Followed the recipe and it tastes great. Really satisfying. - 7/3/13
  
  
• CD653638
  
  
  
  
  I substituted black beans for pinto beans and my famiy loved them. They were a little bland but everyone was able to doctor them to their own tastes by topping with salsa, hot sauce, cheese, etc. Next time I would use a little less water and add more spices. - 6/10/13
  
  
• CD13526546
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  So easy and so delicious! Thanks for sharing :) - 5/22/13
  
  
• SLIMKIM2B
  
  
  
  
  Didn't have to change a thing and they came out perfectly. I just might be done buying canned refried beans. Thank You!! - 5/14/13
  
  
• HAPPYERIN
  
  
  Good
  
  Good! I doubled the recipe and thus doubled the water, and even after 8 hours the water wasn't soaked up, so I drained it. Probably should've left some in there because consistency was a little dry. It's a little too peppery for me, but I really like it and can easily adjust next time! - 3/26/13
  
  
• NJEANA
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Great recipe!!! Threw it all in the crock-pot last night, turned it to low when I went to bed. Just like sleepmom I blended them with my stick blender. I tasted them and decided to add just a little onion powder and garlic salt. Yummy!! Divided them up and put them in the freezer. Perfect! Thanks!! - 1/16/13
  
  
• BERINABOB
  
  
  Very Good
  
  This recipe couldn't be any easier. I actually used a little too much pepper but that was my error. I'll be making this again. - 8/25/12
  
  
• CD12831325
  
  
  O.K.
  
  I used 4 cups water with canned beans and it's soup. Recipe does not specify - use DRIED beans?? - 7/31/12
  
  
• CD12162271
  
  
  
  
  I love this recipe, I added cumin, chili powder and some MRS DASH SW Spice. - 6/26/12
  
  
• DEIANEIRA
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Excellent flavor but way too much pepper. - 2/1/12
  
  
• PLUSH1971
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  great just made thank you - 1/28/12
  
  
• FISHER011
  
  
  
  
  simple, easy, and yummy! - 1/22/12
  
  
• SHINY5711
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Oh YUMMY! I threw in a jalapeno and about 1t Mexican oregano, too! SO much nicer than from the store! - 10/18/11
  
  
• IMREITE
  
  
  
  
  i look forward to making this. it sounds simple and tasty. - 9/4/11
  
  
• REBACK
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Great recipe-my family loves to have these! - 8/16/11
  
  
• BARBDANT
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Very good - 7/31/11
  
  
• NOILEDNWAD
  
  
  Good
  
  I soaked the beans overnight, I added 1 tsp of cumin & cayenne pepper. After 8 hrs in the crockpot it had the consistency of a tasty bean soup. Before mashing I drained some liquid but felt it lost quite a bit of flavor. I added more cumin & cayenne but it was still flat for me. A good start though - 7/26/11
  
  
• XINECREW
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Love them! - 6/1/11
  
  
• DOTTIEJANE1
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Made this yesterday it was very good will b e make again. - 5/6/11
  
  
• MEYLOSE
  
  
  
  
  I have everything I need, so I'll be making this soon, THNAKX for sharing this - 5/5/11
  
  
• JERRI82
  
  
  Very Good
  
  yum!... i added a can of tomato sauce and some chopped jalapeno... i will make my beans in the crockpot from now on! thanks for the recipe! - 4/6/11
  
  
• CD6495057
  
  
  
  
  A word of warning! Never do this with red kidney beans or you may wind up with red kidney bean poisoning. http://www.foodreference.com/html/artredki
  dneybeanpoisoning.html
  Soak red kidney beans overnight and throw out the water then boil for 10 minutes before putting red kidney beans in a crockpot. - 4/3/11
  
  
• SURYAH
  
  
  O.K.
  
  Don't really care for this. - 4/3/11
  
  
• PATRICIAANN46
  
  
  
  
  Sounds good..........I will try soon. - 4/3/11
  
  
• SHISMAMA
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Love it !!! I have been cooking my refried beans this way for years.I come from a traditional spanish family and we all cook them this way. So much healthier. - 4/3/11
  
  
• AEHEGE
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I'm heading to the kitchen to start right now! Sounds great and I am rating it on how it will be, I'm sure! - 4/3/11
  
  
• GRAMMAG
  
  
  
  
  What a great wasy to cook beans, I'm sooooo happy to get one. - 4/3/11
  
  
• SUGARSMOM2
  
  
  
  
  yes they where good . summer is coming and this served to your bbq people they will love this . make the day before and heat to serve the day of the pinci - 4/3/11
  
  
• DOLLIE6
  
  
  
  
  Great!! I love this you can change the flavor with different spices. - 4/3/11
  
  
• TISHTISHX
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Another hit! Great base recipe. To get the bacon flavor I love, I slow render some pork belly, remove from pan, pour off the fat, add evoo to pan, heat up while scraping bottom then add bacon flavored oil to beans. mmmmmm bacon. - 4/3/11
  
  
• LEANJEAN6
  
  
  Very Good
  
  very good--- tastes good too-- - 4/3/11
  
  
• CARLLEE
  
  
  Very Good
  
  You can make quantity adjustments to make what fits you situation. - 4/3/11
  
  
• COOKI3123
  
  
  
  
  I've made this recipe but added some cumin...really good thanks. - 4/3/11
  
  
• KPHICKEY
  
  
  
  
  sounds like a good base to start with... Thanks! - 4/3/11
  
  
• LERSACCT
  
  
  
  
  Can't wait to try this one. I will as soon as I get to the store for beans! - 4/3/11
  
  
• YDDETBEAR
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  I really like the variations in this recipe, this recipe sounds excellent. I will be trying it soon. - 4/3/11
  
  
• JANNEBARN
  
  
  
  
  I never heard of adding coffee creamer to refried beans! - 4/3/11
  
  
• CANNINGNANNY
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Sounds Yummy...I think I'll add some red wine to make it a tad richer.
  I think I'll make a double batch and put it in containers and freeze it for future use. - 4/3/11
  
  
• KAYAKGAL11
  
  
  
  
  Does this work well with black beans instead of the pinto beans? - 4/3/11
  
  
• MRWEBSTER
  
  
  
  
  This one is a goodie. So simple and so good. I just can't wait to try it. I'm sure that it will become a regular part of my diet. No need to get bored. The variations are almost endless. - 4/3/11
  
  
• AUNTCAT
  
  
  
  
  I can't wait to try this recipe. It sounds great! - 3/26/11
  
  
• LMINER9
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Very tasty! The texture was a little different than I expected but the flavor was great. - 3/22/11
  
  
• JNG1979
  
  
  Very Good
  
  Easy and Great! - 1/11/11
  
  
• AMK59711
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Excellent! So much better than canned refried beans. - 8/25/10
  
  
• JAZZYPOLOGRL
  
  
  Incredible!
  
  Very good. Thanks! - 7/30/10