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Pinto Beans - Instantly

Insta-pot cuts time and adds flavor
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Course Main Course, Side Dish
Cuisine American
Servings 8

Equipment

  • Instant pot

Ingredients
  

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans
  • 1/2 pound bacon slices
  • 1 medium onion, chopped
  • 3 jalapeños, chopped and seeds removed
  • 6 cloves garlic, chopped
  • 3 bay leaves
  • 1 tsp ground cumin
  • 1 tsp dried mexican oregano
  • 4 cups vegetable broth
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 14 oz organic chopped tomatoes
  • Cilantro for garnish

Instructions
 

  • In a large frying pan, cook bacon until almost crisp. Cut into 1 - 2 " pieces
  • Remove bacon and add onion, jalapeño, and garlic to pan. Cook until soft
  • In instant pot, layer dried beans, bacon, soy sauce, dried herbs, cooked onion, garlic, and jalapeno,
  • Pour broth over all and lightly stir
  • Add tomatoes
  • Close the lid and turn venting knob to sealing position. Pressure cook at high pressure for 45 minutes, and then naturally release knob for 20 minutes.
  • To thicken, stir with a spoon using the "saute" function. Taste and season accordingly.