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Pressure Cooker Pinto Beans

Homemade pressure cooker pinto beans no soak in Ninja Foodi or Instant Pot make a great side dish for Cinco de Mayo or any time of year. Use charro beans inside burrito bowls for a great meal! 
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour 20 minutes
Total Time1 hour 5 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: American, Mexican
Keyword: homemade, instant pot, ninja foodi, pinto beans, pressure cooker, side dish
Servings: 10
Author: Justine

Equipment

  • 1 pressure cooker

Ingredients

  • 2 c pinto beans dry
  • 4 c water
  • 1.5 c beef broth could use vegetable broth
  • 4 oz chiles canned, mild or medium
  • 2 tbsp garlic minced, diced
  • 1 onion diced
  • 2 tsp chili powder or more
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/4 c bacon bits
  • 2 tsp garlic salt

Instructions

  • Rinse your dry beans and put them into your pressure cooker. Add your water. Close pressure cooker lid (one not attached on the Ninja Foodi), close steam valve.
  • Set to pressure high for 60 minutes. Do a quick release.
  • Drain beans and put beans back into your pot.
  • Add all other ingredients and stir together.
  • Close your pressure cooker lid again and set to high pressure for 20 minutes. Allow to naturally release steam for 10 minutes, then release remaining. If you want more liquid in your beans before serving add a bit more broth.
  • Serve!!

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Nutrition

Serving: 3oz | Calories: 78kcal | Carbohydrates: 12g | Protein: 4g | Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 2mg | Sodium: 554mg | Potassium: 243mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 455IU | Vitamin C: 17.9mg | Calcium: 30mg | Iron: 1.2mg