How to Make Mexican-Style Instant Pot Pinto Beans | You Can Cook That | AllRecipes.com

pinto beans

🥗Healthier: black beans

💰Cheaper: canned beans

Canned beans save time and effort.

olive oil

🥗Healthier: avocado oil

💰Cheaper: vegetable oil

Vegetable oil is more affordable.

chicken broth

🥗Healthier: vegetable broth

💰Cheaper: water

Water can be used for a lighter option.

jalapeño

🥗Healthier: bell pepper

💰Cheaper: banana pepper

Banana peppers are milder and cheaper.

Rinse the pinto beans in cold water and pick through them to remove any stones or rocks.

Add the rinsed beans to the Instant Pot.

Pour in 5 cups of cold water.

Add sliced onion and bay leaves to the pot.

Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes.

Allow the pressure to naturally release for 10 to 15 minutes before releasing the remaining pressure.

Check the beans; they should be creamy and tender.

For a second batch, rinse and drain another pound of beans and add them to the Instant Pot.

Add chopped onion and 1/2 pound of bacon to the pot.

Add 2 cans of diced tomatoes with green chilies and 5 cups of cold water.

Season with chili powder, cumin, and garlic powder.

Seal the Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 30 minutes.

Let the pressure naturally release for 10 to 15 minutes before releasing the remaining pressure.

Season the beans with salt and finish with chopped cilantro.

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