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Instant Pot Mexican black beans served in a bowl

Instant Pot Mexican Black Beans: Simple and Delicious

This recipe offers a simple way to prepare delicious Mexican black beans using an Instant Pot, perfect as a side dish or main ingredient.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 26 minutes
Total Time 52 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 4 servings
Calories 120 kcal

Equipment

  • Instant Pot

Ingredients
  

  • ½ pound dry black beans
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ cup chicken stock
  • ½ onion, diced
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil

Instructions
 

  • Add all ingredients to the Instant Pot.
  • Seal the steam valve and close the lid.
  • Set the Instant Pot to manual mode for 26 minutes.
  • After cooking, allow the pressure to release naturally for 16 minutes.
  • Switch the steam valve from sealing to venting to release any remaining pressure, then remove the lid.

Notes

Allowing the pressure to release naturally is crucial to prevent foam from spraying out. The beans can be served as a side dish with various Mexican entrees.
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