INSTANT POT PINTO BEANS | NO SOAKING| HOW TO MAKE RANCH STYLE PINTO BEANS - STARCH SOLUTION MEALS.

bacon

🥗Healthier: turkey bacon

💰Cheaper: smoked sausage

Turkey bacon reduces fat while maintaining flavor.

jalapeños

🥗Healthier: banana peppers

💰Cheaper: green bell pepper

Banana peppers provide a milder heat.

Rinse 1 pound of dried pinto beans in the sink until clean.

Add 1 pound of pinto beans, 3 cups of vegetable broth, and 3 cups of water to the Instant Pot.

Add 1/2 cup of tomato puree, 1 tablespoon of chili powder, 2 teaspoons of onion powder, and 2 teaspoons of garlic powder.

Stir in 1 teaspoon of brown sugar, 1 teaspoon of apple cider vinegar, 1 teaspoon of paprika, 1 teaspoon of cumin, and 1/2 teaspoon of oregano.

Add 1 finely chopped jalapeno pepper and black pepper to taste.

Stir the mixture well and lock the lid in place, setting the spout to sealing position.

Set the Instant Pot to manual pressure for 35 minutes.

After cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally before opening the lid.

Stir the beans and taste to ensure they are cooked and seasoned properly.

Plate the beans next to some white rice, pouring some of the broth over the rice.

Garnish with chopped cilantro and additional black pepper.

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