Pinto Beans Instant Pot Recipe

This pinto beans instant pot recipe cooks up in a fraction of the time and is just as tender and delicious. Way better than canned!

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1. Ingredients for Homemade Pinto Beans Recipe
2. How to Make the Best Pinto Beans Instant Pot Recipe
3. Adding Flavor to Easy Pinto Beans Instant Pot Recipe
4. Recipe Tip
5. Frequently Asked Questions
6. Storing Leftover Pinto Beans in the Instant Pot
7. More Bean Recipes
8. How to Make Pinto Beans Instant Pot Recipe
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Cooking dried beans can be a time-consuming process. However, you can speed it up using the Instant Pot! Now, don’t get me wrong, I often use canned beans in my cooking, but sometimes it is fun to take an ingredient up a notch! This pinto beans instant pot recipe is one of my favorite Instant Pot recipes because it is minimal effort, but delivers so much taste!

So much flavor and deliciousness when making pinto beans in an instant pot. Pinto beans are very nutritional and packed with so many essential nutrients. Instant pot pinto beans recipe will have all you need to stay healthy and enjoy a light and tasty homemade side dish with few ingredients. Take your pinto beans to the next level by using an instant pot!

Ingredients for Homemade Pinto Beans Recipe

Enjoy these pinto beans made in an instant pot! It is simple to make with all pantry staple ingredients. The pressure cooker will be cooking the beans for you making them perfect every time. You can’t go wrong with this pinto beans instant pot recipe!

• Dry Pinto Beans – Pinto beans mean ‘painted beans’ in Spanish. When the beans are dry they are light tan with brown specks. Cooking beans soften the bean leaving them perfect to add to a homemade bean soup or other types of bean recipes.
• Water – For simplicity, I use water to cook the beans. However, you can use chicken broth or vegetable broth to add more flavor.
• Onion – Use a small yellow or sweet onion for the best flavor.
• Bay Leaf – Don’t forget to take the bay leaf out after the beans are cooked!
• Salt and Pepper – Keep it simple with salt and pepper or spice it up with some of our suggestions below.

How to Make the Best Pinto Beans Instant Pot Recipe

The pinto beans instant pot recipe is a simple recipe that has all the flavor! It is quick and easy to make with little to no preparation. Clean the pinto beans, cook them in the instant pot, then serve them as an appetizer, side dish, or part of the meal!

1. Clean the pinto beans – Rinse and drain the beans. Check for any dirt or foreign objects. Place all ingredients in the Instant Pot for pressure cooking.
2. Cook in the instant pot – Cover the Instant Pot with the lid and turn the valve to sealing. Cook on the manual setting on high pressure for 50 minutes. When the timer goes off, immediately quickly release the remaining pressure. Remove the bay leaf.
3. Saute mode – If you want the liquid to be thicker, place the Instant Pot on saute mode and simmer until it reaches the consistency you want.

Adding Flavor to Easy Pinto Beans Instant Pot Recipe

This recipe is a very basic pinto bean recipe. You can add different spices, veggies, or even meat to this recipe to add flavor. Add your own or try some of our favorites!

• Seasonings – Cumin, paprika, chili powder, and cayenne all add a little bit of extra heat and a mild flavoring.
• Paprika – A red seasoning that may look and seem to be spicy because of its color it is rather sweet and adds just a hint of flavor to any recipe.
• Cilantro – This is an annual herb that is simple to find and use to boost the flavor of the pinto bean recipe.
• Garlic – Always a favorite ingredient to add to any type of bean or recipe.
• Jalapeno – Add in more spiciness with a freshly chopped jalapeno.
• Green Chiles – Open a can of chopped green chiles and add them into the instant pot to simmer together.
• Diced Tomato – Use a fresh tomato or use a can of diced tomatoes to combine with pinto beans.
• Meat- Ham hock or bacon is always a favorite type of meat to chop into pieces and cook together.

Recipe Tip

Frequently Asked Questions

Storing Leftover Pinto Beans in the Instant Pot

Store your instant pot pinto beans in an airtight container in the refrigerator for five days. If you are wanting to freeze your instant pot pinto beans, then place them in the freezer for one month. When ready to reheat, place in the microwave or warm up on the stovetop on medium heat.

How to Make Pinto Beans Instant Pot Recipe