Slow Cooker Ranch Style Beans

Steps (3)

1. 1

   Place the beans in the pot of a slow cooker. Add the bacon, tomato paste and onions.

2. 2

   Pour 6 cups water over the top. Cover the pot and cook for 8 hours on low heat or 5–6 hours on high.

3. 3

   Two hours before you are finished, stir in the ranch seasoning and chili powder. Serve hot.

   Note: For a vegetarian version, leave out the bacon.

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  1. 1

     Place the beans in the inner pot of your multi-cooker. Add the bacon, tomato paste and onions. Pour 5 cups of water over the top.
  2. 2

     Turn on the multi-cooker and secure the lid, setting pressure valve to “sealing.” Select “manual” or “pressure cook” and cook on high-pressure for 30 minutes. Select “cancel” to turn off the machine.
  3. 3

     Allow the pressure valve to natural pressure release for at least 15 minutes, then quick-release the pressure by turning the seal to “venting.” Remove the lid, then stir in the ranch seasoning and chili powder.
  4. 4

     Check for doneness. Serve warm if finished. If necessary, pressure cook another 5 minutes by following the steps above.

  * Always follow manufacturer’s instructions.