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November 05, 2024

Ultimate Instant Pot Pinto Beans Recipe

Prep: 15 minutes
Cook: 25 minutes
Yields: 4 servings

Get ready to indulge in the most epic Instant Pot pinto beans of your life!

Today, we’re diving into the world of pressure-cooked goodness, and trust me, you won’t want to miss this!. No more boring, mushy beans and bland flavors!

Let’s head over to the recipe aisle and get started To make these tender, flavorful, and ready-in-under-an-hour pinto beans, you’ll need to sort and rinse them first. Place them in a colander and sift through them, discarding any stones or debris. Rinse them well, and then place the rinsed beans in the pressure cooker.

Next, add the remaining ingredients: water, salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and several grinds of pepper. Then, cook Lock the lid on the Instant Pot and pressure cook on high pressure for 25 minutes. Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally.

When the float valve drops, season to taste. Enjoy the beans right away, or store them in their flavorful cooking liquid for up to 5 days in the fridge. They also freeze well for up to 3 months.

The simplest way to serve these Instant Pot pinto beans is as a side dish. Toss them with a big squeeze of fresh lime juice, and transfer them to a serving dish with a little of their cooking liquid. Garnish them with diced onion and fresh cilantro, and serve them with drizzles of hot sauce alongside tacos, enchiladas, or your favorite dishes.

You can also use the pinto beans as a component in larger recipes. Try adding them to chili or soup, or use them to make tacos, refried beans, or even bean dip. The possibilities are endless!

Some fans of this recipe have added their own twist by sautéing onions and bell peppers before adding the beans, while others have used them as a base for Texas-style chili. Get creative and make it your own!

Here, in the recipe aisle, we’re all about exploring new flavors and cooking techniques. And with this Instant Pot pinto beans recipe, you’ll be hooked from the very first bite!

So go ahead, give it a try, and let us know how it turns out Do you have a favorite way to use Instant Pot pinto beans? Share your ideas and recipes with us!

Printable Recipe

Ingredients

  1. 1 cup pinto beans
  2. 4 cups water
  3. 1 teaspoon salt
  4. 1 teaspoon chili powder
  5. 1 teaspoon cumin
  6. 1 teaspoon oregano
  7. several grinds of pepper

Instructions

  1. 1. Sort and rinse the pinto beans, discarding any stones or debris.
  2. 2. Place the rinsed beans in a pressure cooker.
  3. 3. Add water, salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and several grinds of pepper to the beans.
  4. 4. Lock the lid on the Instant Pot and pressure cook on high pressure for 25 minutes.
  5. 5. Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally.
  6. 6. When the float valve drops, season to taste.
  7. 7. Serve the beans immediately or store them in their cooking liquid for up to 5 days.

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