How to Make Instant Pot® Baked Black Beans - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a delicious and easy way to enjoy black beans, look no further than this Instant Pot® Baked Black Beans recipe. With the help of the Instant Pot®, you can have perfectly cooked and flavorful black beans in a fraction of the time it would take to bake them in the oven. This recipe is perfect for those busy weeknights when you want a nutritious and satisfying meal without spending hours in the kitchen.

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Ingredients

  • 6 slices bacon strips, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 6 ounces smoked sausage, diced
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 pound dry black beans
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 2 bay leaves
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 10 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 20 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Cook bacon, sausage, onion, and garlic for 3 to 4 minutes. Pour in broth and scrape any browned bits of the bottom of the pot. Stir in beans, bay leaves, salt, and pepper. Cancel saute mode. Close and lock the lid.
  • Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions and set timer for 40 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with additional salt and pepper.
  • Nutrition

    328 cal.

    • Total Fat: 11g
    • Saturated Fat: 4g
    • Cholesterol: 25mg
    • Sodium: 1354mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 38g
    • Dietary Fiber: 9g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 20g
    • Vitamin C: 1mg
    • Calcium: 82mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 968mg