Slow Cooker Ranch Style Beans
There are Ranch Style Beans and then there are Hidden Valley® Ranch Style Beans. This slow cooker recipe takes its time to develop the flavor harmony of bacon, onions, beans, chili powder and HVR Seasoning to make them just right on a cold winter’s day or parked next to your favorite picnic delicacy on a lazy summer afternoon.
Ingredients (6)
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dried pinto beans 1 pound
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bacon, chopped ½ pound
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tomato paste ¼ cup
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onion, diced ½
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chili powder 1 tablespoon
Steps (3)
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1
Place the beans in the pot of a slow cooker. Add the bacon, tomato paste and onions.
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Pour 6 cups water over the top. Cover the pot and cook for 8 hours on low heat or 5–6 hours on high.
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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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1Place 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.
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2Turn 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.
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3Allow 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.
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4Check for doneness. Serve warm if finished. If necessary, pressure cook another 5 minutes by following the steps above.
* Always follow manufacturer’s instructions.
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