Easy Chipotle Pinto Beans Recipe in the Instant Pot

Name: Easy Chipotle Pinto Beans Recipe in the Instant Pot
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 20 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 3 cups dried pinto beans; 1 medium chopped onion; 1-2 tbsp olive oil; 4 cloves minced garlic; 2 chipotle peppers in adobo sauce; 1-2 tbsp adobo sauce (from the chipotle pepper can); 1 tsp ancho chili powder; 1 tsp ground cumin; 1 tsp oregano; 2 bay leaves; 3 Knorr extra large vegetable bouillon cubes; water (enough to fill to the 1/2 line in Instant Pot); 1 tsp kosher salt; 1/4 tsp pepper; squeeze of lime (optional)

Instructions

Prep:15minCook:1h 20min

If you're a fan of smoky and spicy flavors, then you'll love this Easy Chipotle Pinto Beans Recipe in the Instant Pot. This copycat recipe will show you how to recreate the delicious chipotle pinto beans in the comfort of your own kitchen. We hope you enjoy this family-favorite side dish as much as we do!

Updated at: Wed, 24 Sep 2025 18:20:45 GMT