Best Pinto Bean Seasoning

Who doesn’t love food that is perfectly seasoned? Even better, pinto beans that are seasoned! They’re cheap, healthy and easy to make! Plus with this easy to follow guide, you’ll get the opportunity to wow you and your guests with seasoned pinto beans of your own!

Easy Pinto Seasoning Mix

The first step is to mix together equal parts of cumin, paprika, chili powder, onion powder, garlic powder, a pinch of salt and a touch of sugar. Place the mixture into a clean, labeled jar and shake it to blend thoroughly. 

This seasoning mix is perfect if you find yourself wanting to cook up some pinto beans often. It also stores well and stays fresh for the next time you’re in the mood to cook pinto beans.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• salt
• pepper
• cumin
• paprika
• chili powder
• onion powder
• garlic powder
• sugar
• other optional seasoning

How to Make Pinto Bean Seasoning

It’s so easy to make seasoning mix for pinto beans. Just blend all the ingredients and store in a glass jar that is tightly covered. 

Pro Tips

• Try adding some salt to your pinto beans while they’re cooking. If you wait until the end to add the salt, it can be more difficult to season them. 
• If you feel like some meat is missing in your beans, try adding in some ham hock, a ham bone, ground beef or fatty bacon pieces.
• Season your beans according to the recipe. Then add more according to your taste. 

Different Flavors for Your Pinto Bean Seasoning Mix

• Salty flavor: Add any of your favorite salts – table, sea, celery or kosher. 
• Sour flavor: Look to use white vinegar, lemon juice or lime juice here.
• Spicy Flavor: For a bit of a kick, use some chili powder, sriracha sauce, or hot sauce.
• Umami flavor: This unique flavor is achieved by adding in some soy sauce, anchovy paste, or tomato paste.
• Smoky flavor: If the smoky flavor is what you crave, then simply add in some bacon, smoked sausages or smoked paprika.

You can also look at trying other seasonings like thyme, rosemary or bay leaves. 

How To Season Crockpot Pinto Beans

1. Soak your beans overnight in water in a crock pot.
2. The next day, drain the water from the beans. Be sure to discard any beans that don’t look right. 
3. Add 2 inches of fresh water back into the crock pot with the bean, garlic and onion. 
4. Turn the crockpot on low and cook the pinto beans for 8-10 hours or until tender. 

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Homemade Pinto Bean Seasoning Recipe

Below you will find a seasoning mix that’s incredibly easy to make! Simply use about 3 tablespoons for 1 pound of dry beans.

Prep Time 3 minutes minutes

Servings 8 Tablespoons

Ingredients

• 4 teaspoons salt
• 2 teaspoons pepper
• 2 tablespoons cumin
• 1 tablespoon paprika
• 1/2 tablespoon chili powder
• 1 tablespoon onion powder
• 1 tablespoon garlic powder
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• Optional seasonings including tomato paste, bay leaf, thyme, and chicken stock,

Instructions

• Blend all the ingredients and store in a glass jar that is tightly covered.