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Instant Pot Pinto Beans

With its short cooking time, this Instant Pot pinto beans recipe is the quickest way to cook pinto beans from scratch! They're tender and flavorful, perfect for serving as a side dish or using in tacos, enchiladas, chili, and more.

Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 to 6
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican , Tex-Mex

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dried pinto beans
  • 3 cups water
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ¼ teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • freshly ground black pepper
For serving
  • Fresh lime juice or lime wedges
  • chopped fresh cilantro

Instructions

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  1. Place the beans in a large colander and sort through them to remove and discard any stones or debris.
  2. Rinse the beans and transfer them to the Instant Pot. Add the water, salt, chili powder, cumin, oregano, and several grinds of pepper. Secure the lid on the Instant Pot and Pressure Cook on High for 25 minutes.
  3. Allow the Instant Pot to release pressure naturally. This will take 20 to 30 minutes. When the float valve drops, remove the lid.
  4. Drain and use in your favorite recipe that calls for pinto beans or serve as a side dish with lime and cilantro.

Notes

  • Note: If your Instant Pot is larger than 6 quarts, double the recipe so that the beans will be submerged in the water.
  • Note: If your Instant Pot is larger than 6 quarts, double the recipe so that the beans will be submerged in the water.