Description
Instant Pot pinto beans are the perfect southwestern bean for just about any Mexican or Southwestern inspired recipe. Serve these beans on the side, add them to a dip, burritos, or bowls. There are tons of possibilities. And since we are using the Instant Pot, you can have these ready in less than an hour without soaking them!
Ingredients
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- 1 pound dry pinto beans (rinsed and drained)
- 1 Tbsp olive oil
- 6 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 yellow onion (minced)
- 3 cups vegetable stock
- 3 cups water
- 2 tsp ground cumin
- 2 tsp chili powder
- 1 tsp oregano
- 1 bay leaf
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Pick over beans to make sure there are no small pebbles or other debris. Wash and rinse the pinto beans and set aside.
- First, set the Instant Pot to SAUTE and when it reads “Hot,” add the oil, garlic, and onions. Once they are added, sauté for 2 minutes or until fragrant.
- When the onions are fragrant, add cumin, chili powder, oregano, salt, pepper, cayenne, broth, and water. Before adding the beans, make sure to scrape up any browned bits at the bottom and then stir in the beans.
- Finally, hit CANCEL and select pressure cook on high pressure for 45 minutes for unsoaked beans and 20 minutes for soaked beans.
- When done, allow the pressure to naturally release.
- Stir and season the beans to taste with salt.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Cuisine: Mexican