Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 8 ounces red beans (dried)
  • 8 ounces dried pinto beans (dried)
  • 1 quart chicken stock (or vegetable broth)
  • 1 jalapeno (de-seeded and minced)
  • 1 serrano pepper (de-seeded and minced)
  • 1 white onion (diced)
  • 4 strips uncured bacon (diced)
  • 1/2 bundle fresh cilantro (thick stems removed and leaves chopped)
  • 1 tablespoon minced garlic
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 2 teaspoons paprika
  • 1 tablespoon sea salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • Filtered water

Instruction

  • Wash the beans in a strainer until the water runs clear. Remove any pebbles.
  • Place beans, onion, cilantro, peppers, and broth in your Instant Pot (or other pressure cooker), then stir until well combined.
  • Add the bacon and garlic to the Instant Pot, then stir.
  • Add all of the spices next, then stir well.
  • Add the filtered water until it reaches the max level (marked on the Instant Pot inner pot).
  • Set the Instant Pot (or other pressure cooker) on high pressure mode for 1 hour. Use natural pressure release (allow the pressure to on its own).
  • Serve hot! Makes great leftovers too.