Instant Pot Pinto Beans

Three clear bowls of various uncooked beans with an instant pot in the background.

Here's how to make pinto beans in the Instant Pot!! This Instant Pot Pinto Beans recipe doesn’t require a soak so you can make creamy beans in the Instant Pot in no time!

Course Side Dish

Cuisine Mexican

Keyword Instant Pot Bean Recipes, Instant Pot Recipes, Mexican Recipes, Pinto Bean Recipes

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 50

Come To Pressure 10

Total Time 1 10

Servings People

Calories 262kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $3

Equipment

Instant Pot

Ingredients

Basic Instant Pot Pinto Beans:

16 oz Dried Pinto Beans
6 Cups Water

OPTIONAL ADDITIONS:

Onion, Bay Leaf, Cumin, Salt, Garlic Powder, Garlic Salt or Tapatio

Instructions

Rinse beans and pick out any pebbles.
Add the beans and water to the Instant Pot and stir. (Here is where you'll also add any flavor elements you decide to go with) Secure the lid, making sure the valve is in the sealed position.
Set pressure cooker to "pressure cook" or "manual" (depending on model), high pressure, for 50 minutes. Once the timer beeps let naturally release for 15 minutes.
Quick release any remaining pressure. Remove the lid.
Either drain the beans or remove with a slotted spoon.

Notes

Note 1 - Amp up the flavor by replacing the water with chicken or beef broth.

Note 2- To make refried beans: Drain the beans but reserve the liquid. Blend with an immersion blender or hand mash. Add reserved liquid 1/4 cup at a time until you reach your desired consistency.

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