Hearty, smoky Instant Pot pinto beans are an easy, versatile dish that you'll come back to again and again. No soaking required!
Servings 6
Author Becky Striepe
Ingredients
1tablespoonolive oil
1cupchopped sweet onion
1tablespoonminced garlicor more, if you like things more garlicky
2cupsdry pinto beanspicked over and rinsed
2tablespoonssmoked paprikaor 1 tablespoon chili powder and 1 teaspoon liquid smoke
4cupsvegetable broth
saltto taste
Instructions
Use your Instant Pot's saute function to heat the oil, then add the onion and garlic along with a pinch of salt. Saute for a few minutes, until the onion starts to brown. Press Cancel on your pot.
Add the beans, paprika, and broth. Stir, then lock the lid. Cook at high pressure for 25 minutes, and do a 10-minute natural release. After 10 minutes, quick release the remaining pressure, and taste one of the beans. If they're not at your desired softness, replace the lid and cook for another 5 minutes, quick release, and taste again.
Once the beans are at your desired texture, season with salt to taste and serve.
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Notes
Cooking time varies depending on the age of your beans. Older dried beans take longer to get tender. Just bring to pressure for an extra 5-10 minutes, if needed, until you reach your desired consistency.Leftovers will keep in the fridge for up to 3 days or in the freezer for up to 3 months.