Instant Pot® Cowboy Beans

These Instant Pot® cowboy beans are rich and creamy and extremely easy to make.

Step: 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Cook bacon until the fat begins to render, about 3 minutes. Add onion and continue cooking until bacon is browned, about 5 minutes more. Add garlic and cook for 1 minute. Stir in black beans, diced tomatoes with their juices, jalapeno, and salt.

Step: 2

Close and lock the lid. Select low pressure according to manufacturer’s instructions; set timer for 20 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step: 3

Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer’s instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

Step: 4

Select Saute function again; stir the beans to break them up and allow some of the liquid to evaporate, about 5 minutes.

Per Serving: 202 calories; protein 12.5g; carbohydrates 30g; fat 3.7g; cholesterol 8.4mg; sodium 1410.5mg.

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