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Frijoles Charros Instant Pot

Instant Pot Charro Beans are made with smokey bacon, fire roasted tomatoes, pinto beans, and a little spice for the perfect Frijoles Charros you have ever eaten! These are the perfect side dish for any Mexican Food Meal! 
Author: Nikki Lee
Servings: 8
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dried pinto beans rinsed
  • 8 ounces of bacon chopped
  • ¼ cup yellow onion diced
  • 1 jalapeno seeds removed, diced, (if you want spicy you can leave some seeds in)
  • 2 teaspoons sea salt (or to taste)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin (optional)
  • 2 teaspoons roasted minced garlic I used spice world brand
  • 1 can fire roasted tomatoes or diced tomatoes
  • 5 cups chicken stock or broth
  • 2 bay leaves

Instructions

  • Set Instant Pot {6 Quart} to sauté and let get hot.  Add in the bacon and cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Add in onion, garlic, and jalapeno and cook another 1 to 2 minutes.
  • Pour in chicken broth and scrape any bits off the bottom.
  • Add in salt, tomatoes, beans, cumin and bay leaves, Stir. Lock on lid and set to manual high pressure and cook for 60 minutes.
  • Once cooking is done let the beans NATURAL RELEASE. This will take about 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Stir and serve.

Notes

STOVE TOP DIRECTIONS: Soak beans covered in water with the salt overnight.  Drain. Put beans in a large Dutch oven and bring to a boil.  Cook on med to medium high heat for at least 1 hour.

Nutrition

Serving: 11 serving | Calories: 292kcal | Carbohydrates: 25g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 33mg | Sodium: 1320mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 5g

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www.soulfullymade.com/charro-beans/