Step 1

Before starting the Instant Pot Red Beans begin cooking the white rice so it is done by the time the red beans are pressure cooked.

Step 2

Turn the Instant Pot on the saute setting and melt the butter. Once the butter has melted add the diced onion, diced bell pepper, and diced celery to the hot inner pot. Sautee for 1 minute. Add the chopped garlic and saute for a few seconds.

Step 3

Add the Andouille sausage to the Instant Pot and toss with the vegetables.

Step 4

Add the dried red beans, thyme and bay leaves to the Instant Pot stir to combine.

Step 5

Pour the chicken broth into the Instant Pot and stir again.

Step 6

Place the lid on the Instant Pot making sure it is secured properly. Set the pressure valve in the sealing position.

Step 7

Press the manual button and set the time for 27 minutes.

Step 8

Once the timer has gone off alerting the Instant Pot has finished pressure cooking the beans allow the Instant Pot to naturally release the steam 10 to 15 minutes.

Step 9

Carefully remove the Instant Pot lid and hit the cancel button.

Step 10

Press the saute button. Add the cornstarch and water to the Instant Pot. Bring to a boil and stir until slightly thickened.

Step 11

Serve over cooked long grain white rice.