Instapot Black Beans

“Mexican/Tex-Mex black beans recipe for instapot or pressure cooker.”

1hr10mins

5 slicesbacon

1 onion

2 teaspoonscumin

1 teaspoonpaprika

1 teaspoonchili powder

¹⁄₂ teaspoonblack pepper

2 cupsdried black beans

4 cupschicken broth

1 cup chopped cilantro (optional)

salt, to taste

Turn the instant pot to the ‘Sauté’ setting.

Cut bacon into small squares and dice onion.

Fry bacon in the instant pot.

When bacon is almost cooked through add the diced onion and sauté until onion is soft and bacon is cooked through.

Add all spices (except salt) to the bacon and onion and sauté for 1 minute or until spices are fragrant.

Add dried black beans and chicken broth to the instant pot. Add water until the beans are covered with 1/2 inch of liquid.

Switch the instant pot from ‘Saute’ Mode to ‘Manual’ and set to cook for 50 minutes.

When instant pot is finished cooking, release pressure manually or let natural release for extra soft beans.

Cut up cilantro and stir into beans before serving if desired. Taste and add salt as needed.