Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons bacon grease ((lard or extra virgin olive oil works too))
  • 1 cup onion (chopped)
  • 2 tablespoons garlic (minced)
  • 1 teaspoon dried jalapeno ((or 1 tablespoon fresh))
  • 4 ½ cups chicken stock ((or filtered water))
  • 1 pound dried pinto beans (rinsed and sorted)
  • 2 teaspoons taco seasoning
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt
  • 1 bay leaf

Instruction

  • Turn your Instant Pot onto Sauté mode and add the bacon grease. Once the grease is hot, add the onion and cook for 3-4 minutes or until it's slightly translucent.
  • Add the garlic and jalapeno to the pot and stir for 30 seconds. Press Cancel to turn off the Instant Pot.
  • Add the chicken stock, rinsed beans, taco seasoning, sea salt and bay leaf to the pot, then stir to combine.
  • Turn your Instant Pot on high pressure for 1 hour and 20 minutes with the sealing valve closed. Allow all of the pressure to release naturally then open the lid.
  • Stir the beans and taste to adjust the salt and spices. Transfer your yummy pinto beans to a serving bowl to set on the dinner table.