Instant Pot Cowboy Beans

Step 1

Cut the uncooked bacon into small pieces and place it in the pot along with the ground beef.

Step 2

Add the diced onion and cook until the meat is no longer pink. Drain.

Step 3

Add the water to the pot and deglaze by scraping off any stuck-on bits.

Step 4

Add the molasses, dry mustard, Worchestershire sauce, brown sugar, salt, garlic powder, and pepper.

Step 5

Layer with the drained and rinsed navy, pinto, and black beans.

Step 6

Layer the undrained pork and beans.

Step 7

Do not stir. This is a very important step.

Step 8

Close the lid and set to MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK for 7 minutes.

Step 9

Allow the pot to naturally release pressure for 10 minutes.

Step 10

Remove the lid, set the pot to SAUTE, and add the BBQ sauce and stir.