Instant Pot Pinto Beans (Easy No-Rinse)
Make flavorful, tender pinto beans from scratch with this easy Instant Pot recipe. No soaking required, foolproof results every time.
Equipment
- 1 Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 2 cups dried pinto beans
- 6 cups water or bone broth for added flavor
- 1 teaspoon salt
- ½ onion left in large chunks or halved. Can sub 1 tsp of onion powder
- 3 –4 garlic cloves peeled or 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- Optional: A bay leaf for extra flavor
- Optional: Splash of olive oil to reduce foam
Instructions
- Rinse the beans under cool water and discard any broken ones or debris.
- Add the beans, water, onion, garlic, cumin, chili powder, oregano, and salt to your Instant Pot.
- Secure the lid, set the valve to Sealing, and cook on High Pressure for 30 minutes.
- Allow the pot to naturally release pressure for 15–30 minutes before opening. The longer the release, the creamier the beans.
- Taste and adjust salt if needed. Remove the onion and garlic if preferred.
- For refried beans, mash or blend with a splash of cooking liquid and season to taste.
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