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Instant Pot Charro Beans Recipe: Simple & Savory

This Instant Pot Charro Beans recipe is a simple and savory dish that is perfect for any occasion. It combines pinto beans with onions, garlic, jalapeños, and tomatoes, seasoned with cumin and chili powder, and garnished with fresh cilantro.
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Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 45 mins
Total Time 1 hr
Course Main Course
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 6 people
Calories 250 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients:  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans rinsed and picked over
  • 6 cups water
  • 1 onion chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 jalapeño diced
  • 1 can diced tomatoes
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

Instructions: 

  • Place the rinsed pinto beans, water, onion, garlic, jalapeño, diced tomatoes, cumin, and chili powder in the Instant Pot.
  • Close the lid and set the vent to sealing. Cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
  • Once the cooking time is up, allow for a natural pressure release for 10 minutes before manually releasing any remaining pressure.
  • Season with salt and pepper to taste.
  • Serve the charro beans hot, garnished with fresh cilantro.

Notes:

These charro beans are perfect as a side dish or a main course. They are flavorful and nutritious, making them a great addition to any meal.

Nutrition value:

Calories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 15gFat: 1gSodium: 300mgPotassium: 700mgFiber: 12gSugar: 2gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 4mg

Keywords:

Keyword Charro Beans, Instant Pot, Pinto Beans
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