Instant Pot Borracho Cranberry Beans

Because no soaking is required to cook these cranberry beans in your Instant Pot, they're done and on your table in no time.

• Preparation Time: 10 mins
• Cooking Time: 60 mins
• Total Time: 1 hr 10 mins
• Calories: 245 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 (12 fluid ounce) can or bottle beer
• 1 small onion, chopped
• salt and ground black pepper to taste
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 1 pound dried cranberry beans
• 2 teaspoons Mexican oregano
• 1 cup picante sauce
• 0.5 cup chopped cilantro
• 0.25 cup pickled jalapeno peppers

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function.

Step 2

Add oil to the pot and let heat for about 1 minute. Add onion and cook for 2 minutes. Turn Sauté function off.

Step 3

Add cranberry beans, chicken broth, beer, picante sauce, cilantro, jalapeño peppers, garlic, oregano, and cumin; stir to combine. Close and lock the lid.

Step 4

Select high pressure according to the manufacturer's instructions; set the timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Step 5

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to the manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 15 minutes. Season with salt and pepper.