Instant Pot Pinto Beans

Ingredients

• 1 pound dry pinto beans (rinsed and sorted)
• 1 shallot (peeled and left whole, optional)
• 4 cloves garlic (peeled and left whole, optional)
• 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning
• 2 1/4 cups bone broth (or chicken or vegetable stock)
• 2 cups water
• Salt (to taste)
• 1/4 cup cilantro (chopped, for serving, optional)

Instructions

1. 1

   Add 1 pound dry pinto beans, 1 shallot, 4 cloves garlic, 1 Tablespoon taco seasoning, 2¼ cups bone broth, and 2 cups water to the Instant Pot.

2. 2

   Place the lid on the pot and set the valve to seal.

3. 3

   Cook on manual HIGH pressure for 45 minutes (it will take about 10 minutes for the pot to come to pressure, then a countdown timer will begin).

4. 4

   Let the pressure naturally release for 20 minutes, then release any remaining pressure.

5. 5

   Remove the shallot, crush the garlic cloves with a fork and stir them into the beans, and strain off any remaining liquid. Season with salt, to taste. Serve, garnished with ¼ cup cilantro, if desired.