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    Home » Pasta, Rice, Beans & Grains

    Instant Pot Ranch Style Beans

    Last updated June 27, 2020. Originally posted September 9, 2018 By Susan 10 Comments

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    Instant Pot Ranch Style Beans - A One Pot homemade, healthy version of those iconic Ranch Style Beans in the black can. Great southwestern Tex-Mex flavor makes this versatile bean dish a perfect choice for weeknights, potlucks and BBQ's. { Vegan, Vegetarian} 
    Instant Pot Ranch Style Beans in a white bowl with gold spoon

    What are Ranch Style Beans?

    Ranch Style Beans are Pinto beans cooked in a tomato based sauce with spices like cumin, garlic and chili powder to give them a great Tex-Mex southwestern flavor if you like spicy you can add a kick of jalapeno.  Ranch Style beans make a great accompaniment to so many dishes. Try them with grilled steaks, chicken, BBQ, Mexican food, pulled pork, cornbread and so much more!

    How to Cook Instant Pot Ranch Style Beans

    1. Rinse 1 lb. dried Pinto beans and place in the Instant Pot. Pour in  3 cups of beef or vegetable broth and 3 cups of water. Add tomato puree and all seasonings ( chili , onion , and garlic powder, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, paprika, cumin, oregano, jalapeno (if desired) salt and pepper  and liquid smoke (optional).
    2. Lock the lid and set pressure release to sealing. Select MANUAL/PRESSURE COOK on High Pressure and cook for 30 minutes.
    3. Allow pressure to NATURAL RELEASE after cooking ( approx. 30-40 minutes). Stir and serve with a garnish of fresh chopped cilantro.

    dry Pinto beans in the bottom of an Instant Pot ready to be cooked

    To Soak or Not to Soak? Should you soak Pinto Beans before cooking?

    No soaking necessary! I know! This is such a major game changer for times when you want fresh cooked beans (not canned beans) but didn't have time or remember to soak the beans ahead of time.

    If you prefer to soak the beans overnight or do a quick soak ( a quick soak =add beans to a sauce pan and cover with about 2 inches of water, bring to a boil and let boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cover pot with lid. Let soak for 1 hour) you absolutely can. Just adjust the recipe cook time to 25 minutes.

    Cooked Instant Pot Ranch Style Beans in the Instant Pot with a wooded spoon

    Serving Suggestions:

    Instant Pot Ranch Style Beans are so versatile and work well as a side dish to so many types of recipes. Here are a few ideas:

    Instant Pot BBQ pulled pork

    Country Style Ribs

    Instant Pot Corn Bread Bites (perfect for dipping in all that tangy Tex-Mex  sauce or crumbling over beans)

    Grilled steak, hamburgers or chicken, veggie burgers, BBQ veggie skewers.

    With (or in)  your Mexican favorites like tacos, enchiladas, burrito bowls

    Tucked inside a fluffy omelette with some cheddar cheese.

     Recipe Notes:

    Storing Ranch Style Beans- Ranch Style Beans can be stored in the refrigerator ( in air tight containers) for up to 5 days or frozen ( in air tight containers or freezer bags) for up to 3 months.

    Instant Pot Ranch Style Beans in a white serving dish with black spoon and a side of corn bread on a white plate

    Instant Pot Ranch Style Beans
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    5 from 14 votes

    Instant Pot Ranch Style Beans

    Pinto beans are cooked in a tomato based sauce with spices like cumin, garlic and chili powder and make a great accompaniment to so many dishes. Try them with grilled steaks, chicken, BBQ, Mexican food, pulled pork, cornbread and so much more!
    Prep Time 5 mins
    Cook Time 30 mins
    Total Time 35 mins
    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American
    Servings :6 servings
    Calories :96kcal
    Author: Susan | HealthyInstantPotRecipes.com

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb dried pinto beans 2 cups
    • 3 cups beef broth or vegetable broth (for vegetarian or vegan)
    • 3 cups water
    • ½ cup tomato puree
    • 1 tablespoon chili powder
    • 2 teaspoon onion powder
    • 2 teaspoon garlic powder
    • 1 teaspoon brown sugar
    • 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
    • 1 teaspoon paprika
    • 1 teaspoon cumin
    • ½ tsp oregano
    • 1 jalapeno, stemmed and finely chopped optional
    • 2-3 drops liquid smoke optional
    • Salt and pepper to taste (suggest 1 teaspoon salt and ½ teaspoon pepper)
    • chopped cilantro, for garnish optional

    Instructions

    • Rinse dried beans and place in the Instant Pot. Add beef broth ( or vegetable broth), water, tomato puree and all seasonings (all remaining ingredients). Lock lid and set pressure release to sealing. Select Manual high pressure setting and set time to 30 minutes. Allow pressure to naturally release after cooking ( approx. 30-40 minutes).

    Notes

    If you prefer to soak the beans overnight or do a quick soak (add beans to a sauce pan and cover with about 2 inches of water, bring to a boil and let boil for 1 minute. Remove from heat and cover pot with lid. Let soak for 1 hour) you absolutely can. Just adjust the recipe cook time to 25 minutes.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1g | Calories: 96kcal | Carbohydrates: 32.3g | Protein: 10.9g | Sodium: 286.7mg | Potassium: 93.7mg | Fiber: 19.1g | Sugar: 2.8g | Vitamin A: 105IU | Vitamin C: 3.1mg | Calcium: 58mg | Iron: 4mg
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    1. Sherri

      March 30, 2019 at 10:08 pm

      5 stars
      Super easy and delicious!

      Reply
    2. Lisa

      March 31, 2019 at 6:38 am

      5 stars
      Super yumo. Love the cumin

      Reply
    3. Nancy

      March 31, 2019 at 10:39 am

      5 stars
      Delicious, our family loves these Ranch Style beans!

      Reply
    4. Sarah K

      October 19, 2019 at 7:50 pm

      5 stars
      Really good and so easy! Will make these often.

      Reply
    5. Jodi

      May 23, 2020 at 7:14 am

      5 stars
      We love this recipe. I could drink the broth all day long. Way to go!

      Reply
    6. Daphne C.

      June 16, 2020 at 2:39 pm

      5 stars
      I fixed these today for my first test of the Instant Pot and they were fantastic! The flavor really reminded me (and my SO) of those Ranch Style beans we enjoyed as kids.

      Thanks very much for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
      • Susan

        June 24, 2020 at 6:39 pm

        Thanks Daphne! My sister and I used to eat those Ranch beans right out of the can when we were kids! Glad you enjoyed this healthier version 🙂

        Reply
    7. Kathy

      June 23, 2020 at 7:54 pm

      5 stars
      First beans I made in my Instant Pot and they came out...perfect! Great recipe; becoming a staple. Thank you!

      Reply
      • Susan

        June 24, 2020 at 6:30 pm

        Thanks Kathy! I'm so happy to hear!

        Reply
        • Kathy

          August 06, 2020 at 8:07 am

          5 stars
          Just a quick update that we make these every couple of weeks, and the recipe has been used by our WFPB friends now and THEY love it too! Thanks again for sharing!

          Reply

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