Step 1

Instant Pot Instructions

Step 2

To your Instant Pot add soaked beans, water, bay leaves, chipotle and garlic powder. Give a good stir.

Step 3

Place the lid on and close the vent. Set on manual high pressure for 22 minutes.

Step 4

When the time is up, carefully quick release the pressure.

Step 5

Press the saute function button.

Step 6

Stir in the tapioca/water mixture.

Step 7

Continuously stir until desired consistency is reached (keep in mind it will thicken as it cools, too).

Step 8

Stir in apple cider vinegar or lime and optional sweetener.

Step 9

Remove bay leaves and salt to taste.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy!

Step 11

Stovetop Instructions

Step 12

Add beans + 6 cups water to a large pot (you want to ensure beans are fully covered by water).

Step 13

Bring to a boil, then reduce to a high simmer.

Step 14

Cook until tender, adding more water if necessary. I find it takes about 1 hour of simmering to reach a soft, tender consistency.

Step 15

If most of the water is evaporated by the time the beans have cooked, add around 1 cup more before proceeding to the next step.

Step 16

While still set to simmer, stir in the spices, followed by the tapioca/water mixture. Stir thoroughly, turn heat a smidge higher (medium to medium-high), and continue to stir until all starts to thicken and looks creamy.

Step 17

Stir in vinegar or lime and optional sweetener.

Step 18

Turn off heat and salt to taste.

Step 19

Serve and enjoy!