Description
A hearty dish featuring pinto beans, turkey bacon, and chicken ham, perfect for gatherings or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound dried pinto beans
- 4 slices turkey bacon
- 1 cup diced chicken ham
- 6 cups water
- Salt, to taste
- Pepper, to taste
- Optional spices (onion powder, garlic, etc.)
Instructions
- Rinse and soak the dried pinto beans overnight or for at least 6 hours. Drain the beans and set them aside.
- Add the soaked beans, turkey bacon, and diced chicken ham to a slow cooker.
- Cover the ingredients with water and season with salt, pepper, and any additional spices you like.
- Set the slow cooker to low heat and cook for 8-10 hours or until the beans are tender.
- Stir occasionally and adjust seasoning before serving.
Notes
These beans can be served as a main dish or side, topping with green onions or shredded cheese for extra flavor. Store leftovers in an airtight container; they last about 3-4 days in the fridge or up to 3 months in the freezer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 480 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Slow Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 1g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 12g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 15mg