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Pressure Cooker Charro Beans are packed with authentic flavors and pair perfectly with some fajitas or enchiladas!

Pressure Cooker Charro Beans


  • Author: Kitschen Cat
  • Total Time: 1 hour 35 mins
  • Yield: 8-10 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1/2 pound bacon, diced
  • 1 pound dry pinto beans
  • 3 cups water
  • 2 cups beef broth
  • 6 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 fresh jalapeño, minced and seeds removed
  • 1 tablespoon cumin (affiliate)
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 15oz can diced tomatoes and green chiles
  • 1 bunch fresh cilantro, chopped
  • 2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

  1. In pressure cooker, sauté bacon until crispy. Drain most of the grease until you would like to leave it in your beans for extra flavor.
  2. Add all remaining ingredients to pot, then set to high pressure for 30 minutes.
  3. If you are using an Instant Pot, select the Bean/Chili button and cycle through until Normal and 30 appears on the screen.
  4. When time is up, let pressure cooker do a complete natural release. This will take about 30-45 minutes.
  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 1 hour 30 mins