Easy Instant Pot Charro Beans Recipe

Name: Easy Instant Pot Charro Beans Recipe
Total time: 1 hr 25 mins
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed; 1 large onion, chopped; 0.5 cup salsa; 0.5 cup roughly chopped cilantro, or to taste; 1 jalapeno pepper, minced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons tomato-flavored bouillon; 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon; 0.5 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground paprika; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

This Instant Pot charro beans recipe is designed for electric pressure cookers, but can be adapted for stovetop cooking. Enjoy these beans as is, or blend them for a refried bean texture.

Total time1 hr 25 mins
Prep time20 mins
Cook time55 mins
Yield8

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Instructions

Combine water, pinto beans, onion, salsa, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, tomato bouillon, vegetable bouillon, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and black pepper in your Instant Pot. Close and lock the lid, then select the Bean/Chili function and set the timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10-15 minutes for pressure to build.
Release pressure naturally according to the manufacturer's instructions, which may take 10-40 minutes. Unlock and carefully remove the lid.

Nutrition

Calories: 184 kcal
Fat Content: 1 g
Fiber Content: 8 g
Sugar Content: 3 g
Sodium Content: 114 mg
Protein Content: 11 g
Carbohydrate Content: 34 g
Saturated Fat Content: 0 g
Unsaturated Fat Content: 0 g