Instant Pot® Pinto Beans (No Soaking)

Everyday Meals

Ingredients

  • 3 slices bacon
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1 pound dried pinto beans, rinsed
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • ½ cup chopped onions, or to taste(Optional)
  • 2green chile peppers
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons garlic powder
  • 1 ¼ teaspoons kosher salt
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon paprika

    • Directions

  • Step 1

    Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add bacon and cook, 4 to 6 minutes, turning once. Add chicken broth, pinto beans, water, onions, chile peppers, garlic powder, salt, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Close and lock the lid.

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  • Step 2

    Select high pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

  • Step 3

    Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove bacon and chile peppers. Mash beans with a potato masher until they reach desired consistency.

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