Instant Pot Pinto Beans

Step 1

Set Instant Pot to sautee. Add olive oil, onion and, chopped ham. Cook for approximately 3 minutes. Add garlic and, cook for 1 minute. Pour in vegetable stock and water. Add beans, salt and, pepper.

Step 2

Secure lid on Instant Pot and close. Set to PRESSURE COOK/MANUAL and set timer to 45 minutes.

Step 3

Once timer goes off, allow the steam to release naturally, which will take about 15 to 20 minutes.

Step 4

Remove the lid and stir beans. Taste and adjust seasoning. Serve with your favorite toppings.

Step 5

** Beans can be kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days or frozen for 3 months.

Step 6

Add the dried beans to all large pot, cover with cool water and allow to soak overnight. Drain the beans.Sautee the onion and ham, add garlic and cook for 1 minute.Add in the stock, water, salt, and pepper.Bring the beans to a boil over high heat and boil for 15 minutes. Reduce the temperature to low and allow the pinto beans to simmer until they tender about 2 to 3 hours. Add water to the beans as needed.