Bone Broth Pinto Beans (2024)

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These bone broth pinto beans are made in your multi-cooker. Ready in no time. Full of robust bone broth flavor, it’s off the charts healthy!

How to Cook Pinto Beans Fast

Full disclosure. This is a recipe that is sponsored which means I do receive a little compensation. WhoooHooo!

However, if you know me well, you know full well that I love beans. I love cooking healthy. And, when I can find products like Kettle and Fire Bone Broth that makes my beans tastier and healthier, then I’m all for it. And, it’s nice to receive a little bit of compensation for my efforts. So, sure hope you click and order some of this fabulous bone broth for your pantry! Use the code: ALLYSKITCHEN for your 20% discount!

Pinto Beans

Growing up in Southern West Virginia where coal was king back in the day, pinto beans and cornbread could be found on most family tables at least weekly if not more times. Beans are healthy and nutritious (am I repeating myself?). They’re super affordable and versatile.

If you’re wondering why I use nutritional yeast in many of my recipes, well, here’s some information for you to mull over. I’m always looking for ways to infuse nutrition.

Southern Pinto Beans Recipe

Making a big pot of pinto beans is all about the seasoning, particularly if you’re just using water as your liquid. So, I say ‘be not afraid’ of a little fat back, salt-cured, because it goes a long way in the flavor department.

Plus, hold off on any salt as the salt-cured has plenty in it. I also have used a beef shank for seasoning when using water for cooking.

Pinto Beans Recipe

This pinto bean recipe is totally intended to have a brothy soupy liquid broth.

I love using the Kettle and Fire bone broth. The beans soak up as they cook the broth and become so flavorful.

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How Do You Thicken Pinto Bean Juice


If you want your bean soup to be creamy and thick, then you can use flour, cornstarch, arrowroot or potato starch to thicken. Simple put about four tablespoons of the thickening agent into a cup with about a cup of your hot broth. Whisk it real good to get out all the small pebbly size lumps. You’ve created a ‘slurry’, kind of like a roux, then you drizzle back into your pot of beans.

I’ve also found that simply refrigerating the beans overnight tends to thicken the broth somewhat.

Dried Pinto Beans

I can’t even imagine using canned pinto beans, well, unless I’m in a time crunch pinch. When I make dried pinto beans, I’ll make a big pot and freeze some for other things like chilis and soups.

Now, if you’re from coal minin’ country and you’re right here now looking at this recipe, please take a minute and leave me one of your best stories about pinto beans and living in Appalachia! Food is inexplicably intertwined with our memories!

Here’s something really fine to eat with your beans!Bacon dripping collard greens! YUM!!

How to Cook Pinto Beans

Some folks soak their beans. According to the NYT Cooking, “Soaking. Soaking your beans helps them cook faster and more evenly, and it can also make them easier to digest. If you add salt to the soaking water (in other words, make a brine), your beans will cook even faster; the salt helps break down their skins.”

However, having cooked beans for decades and cooking way too many pots of beans to count, I can assuredly say that I rarely soak my beans. Yes, I rinse and clean them well, but I usually don’t soak for hours. Here’s one of my ‘soaked bean’ recipes.

Nutrition in Pinto Beans

Dried pinto beans and navy beans are a homerun for nutrition. The nutrition in pinto beans includes things like dietary fiber, protein, and vitamins and minerals. Pinto beans and navy beans are rich in complex carbohydrates and they have a low glycemic index.

This means that you have staying power with your energy and blood sugar levels. Pinto beans and navy beans are a great food for management of diabetes, hyperlipidemia and insulin resistance management. For more nutritional value of pinto beans and navy beans check out this Healthline article on theHealthiest Beans!

How to Cook Dry Beans

You want to wash your beans well. Immerse them in water and let the sit for about 15 minutes, then drain in a colander. Do this two or three times prior to cooking.

Some folks soak their beans. I typically do not. Soaking beans for a few hours or overnight before cooking helps remove some of the sugars that cause some of the infamous digestive issues and flatulence associated with eating dry beans. It’s also supposed to reduce the cooking time for dry beans. My issue with soaking beans is that sometimes the skins of the bean start separating and the finished beans can be mushy. Yes, beans that have not been soaked usually take longer to cook. But, that’s fine with me because I get an improved end result.

Just remember that pinto beans (or most beans) soaked longer than 12 hours can get ‘water logged’ absorbing too much water. This results in the beans losing their characteristic texture and flavor.

How to Make Beans

Making beans is really easy. And, if you use your multi-cooker then you’ve got them in no time at all. Check out my Amazon Storefront for dibs on my multi cooker, which I love! Look in the list titled “Kitchen Cooking Investments”.

What to Serve with Pinto Beans

Some of my picks for sides with pinto beans.

Absolutely CORNBREAD! And, mine is super easy because you’re using the best cornmeal mix!

COLESLAW. COLESLAW. COLESLAW. Yes, check out each of these recipe because I love coleslaw!

TATERS. TATERS. TATERS. Yep, you gotta have taters!

And, a fabulous side dish with these beans isMaple Bacon Kale Roasted Potatoes!

Bone Broth Pinto Beans (1)

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The Best Pinto Bean Soup

Yield: Serves: 10+

Ingredients

  • 3 cups dried pinto beans, rinsed and drained
  • 1 cup sweet onions, diced
  • 2 Tbl. nutritional yeast
  • 2 tsp. sea salt
  • 2 tsp. smoked paprika
  • 2 tsp. cumin
  • 1 tsp. coarse ground pepper
  • 4 Tbl. extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 boxes (16.9 oz./each) Kettle & Fire Beef Bone Broth + 2 cups water

Instructions

  1. Put all the ingredients in a multi-cooker. Give a quick blend of ingredients.
  2. Set on pressure cooker setting for 1.5 hours.
  3. After cooking, check to see if beans are tender. If not, cook another about 10-15 minutes. Remember, all multi-cookers are slightly different.
  4. Serve whenever. You can keep the beans on the 'Warm' setting until ready to serve.
  5. Add diced ham, optional.

Notes

All multi-cookers are slightly different. I use a Cuckoo multi cooker. For this recipe I used the [Meat] pressure cooker setting for 1.5 hours.

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FAQs

Can you cook beans in bone broth? ›

I love using the Kettle and Fire bone broth. The beans soak up as they cook the broth and become so flavorful.

Can you use broth instead of water for pinto beans? ›

Directions. Place the pinto beans in a large pot, and pour in the chicken broth. Stir in onion, jalapeno, garlic, salsa, cumin, and pepper. Bring to a boil, reduce heat to medium-low, and continue cooking 2 hours, stirring often, until beans are tender.

How to thicken the broth in pinto beans? ›

Add a thickening agent.

Add more cornstarch or flour as needed until the soup reaches your desired consistency. Alternative thickening agents include gelatin, potato starch, and tapioca starch. 3.

How long to boil pinto beans to remove toxins? ›

Boiling beans

The good news is that the toxin can be deactivated by simply boiling the raw beans for ten minutes. This temperature degrades the toxin without cooking the beans.

What should you not put in bone broth? ›

However, do not add onions, carrots, celery or herbs to your initial pot of simmering bone broth. Instead, enjoy the pure, rich flavor that comes from just the bones, fat, connective tissue and any small amount of meat that may still be on the bones; it is not something that needs or wants amending.

Why not boil bone broth? ›

Just as when you're making stock for soups or stews, boiling will cause soluble proteins and rendered fat to emulsify into the cooking liquid. By simmering, you avoid emulsifying the fat and thus keep the stock clearer, and we found that the scum created simply settled to the bottom of the pot.

How long to cook beans in stock? ›

Reduce heat to a bare simmer, partly cover pot with lid, and cook for 1 hour, stirring occasionally. Stir in salt, paprika and cayenne, then continue simmering until beans are soft and creamy and the broth is well seasoned and lightly thickened, about 1 hour more.

What is the purpose of soaking pinto beans before cooking? ›

Soaking Beans Benefits

Many people prefer soaking beans, especially with the hot soak method, because it makes the beans more tender after they are cooked. Others soak their beans to make the beans easier to digest and to prevent gas.

What is the liquid in pinto beans? ›

You won't know until you try. One note: The liquid in all canned beans is a mixture of water, salt, and the starch released from the beans themselves. The salt acts as a preservative to keep the beans tasting fresh, which means the liquid is generally very, very salty. This isn't to say you can't use it.

Do you cook pinto beans covered or uncovered? ›

Stir in the cumin and then add the beans, water, oregano, salt, and several grinds of pepper and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer, uncovered, until the beans are tender. The timing will depend on the freshness of your beans.

What if my bean soup needs more flavor? ›

Broth. If you're not using the ham bone, chicken broth will help add flavor to your soup.

What do you put in beans to make the juice thicker? ›

If your beans are still too watery after prolonged cooking and mashing, consider adding a thickener like cornstarch, all-purpose flour, or arrowroot. To do this, first, make a slurry of equal parts thickener and water, then slowly add it to your refried beans. They should thicken considerably.

Do pinto beans clean your colon? ›

Packed with protein, fiber and many other essential nutrients, pinto beans may help promote bowel regularity, control your blood sugars and reduce your risk for cancer and other chronic diseases.

Should you throw away water after boiling beans? ›

Remember to keep your cooking liquid. Drink it, use it as broth or make creamy beans. Unlike the slimy liquid from canned beans, this cooking liquid is full of flavor and good nutrients.

How do you cook pinto beans and eliminate the gas they cause? ›

While not every recipe calls for soaking beans before cooking them, if beans give you gas, soaking can help. Soaking overnight and then discarding the soaking water leaches out sugars in beans that are responsible for gas production.

Can you use bone broth for cooking? ›

The good news is that there's no need to search specifically for recipes using bone broth. Regardless of flavor, bone broth (which is different than regular broth and stock) can be used in place of traditional broth or stock, and sometimes even water, to leave meals with a deeper, richer taste.

Can you cook soaked beans in broth? ›

You can cook beans in any kind of stock, for example, or any kind of combination of stock and water that you want. You can also add some wine or beer for more flavor. Just let it reduce for a few minutes to cook off some of the alcohol before adding the water and/or stock.

Should I cook beans in stock? ›

Beans release so much starchy goodness when cooked, that they turn out a rich "pot liquor" all on their own. Stock will help, but unless you're planning on puréeing the cooked beans into a soup or purée, it's not necessary.

What is the healthiest way to cook beans? ›

Soaking dried beans before cooking lowers their potassium level in a big way. Try it with chickpeas and lentils as well! Soak them for 12 hours, then boil them or cook them in your pressure cooker or on the stove.

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