Instant Pot Pinto Beans (Mexican Style)

Name: Instant Pot Pinto Beans (Mexican Style)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Total time: 1 h 35 min
Cuisine: Mexican
Ingredients: 1 pound bag dried pinto beans; 1 teaspoon olive oil; 1 small yellow onion (chopped); 1/4 cup minced cilantro; 3 clove garlic (minced); 1/2 medium yellow onion (left whole); 1 4.24 ounce can chopped green chilies; 1 jalapeño; 2 tablespoons chicken bouillon ((Better than Bouillon) or vegetable bouillon); 2 bay leaves; 1 teaspoon Kosher salt; 2 medium vine tomatoes (cored, seeded, and chopped); 1/4 medium red onion (chopped); 2 scallions (chopped); 3 ounces queso Oaxaca ( or mozzarella, diced 1/4-inch); 8 ounces sliced avocado (from 2 small haas); lime wedges (for serving); tortillas (optional for serving)

Instructions

Prep:20minCook:1h 15min

These Mexican-style Instant Pot Pinto Beans cook in a flavorful broth with green chiles, garlic, and cilantro. Load each bowl with melty queso, tomatoes, onion, and avocado, and serve with warm tortillas or rice.

Updated at: Thu, 05 Nov 2026 01:13:09 GMT