Dinner for 6
Pressure Cooker Pinto Beans
Tender pinto beans cook under pressure with bacon, vegetables, tomatoes, stock, and seasonings for a smoky, hearty side dish.
$9.18for 4 servings
$2.29 per serving$9.18 for 4
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- 90 minstart to table
- Mediumdifficulty
- 6servings as written
- $$typical cost tier
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What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.44Typical price |
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $1.95Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.4 lb | $0.52Typical price |
| Poblano and other fresh chiles$0.60 each typical | 1 | $0.60Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.45Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Canned tomatoes$0.08/oz typical | 28 oz | $2.25Typical price |
| Fresh herbs (cilantro, parsley, basil)$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $13.76 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSoy sauce
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 1 lb dried pinto beans
- 6 slices bacon
- 1 onion
- 1 jalapeño
- 6 cloves garlic
- 3 bay leaves
- 1/2 tsp ground cumin
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- 4 cups unsalted chicken stock
- 2 tbsp regular soy sauce
- 1 can (28 1/8 oz) crushed fire-roasted tomatoes
- cilantro
Steps
- Rinse the beans and remove any damaged beans.
- Cook the bacon in the pressure cooker on sauté mode until crisp, then stir in the onion, jalapeño, and garlic for 3 minutes.
- Add the beans, bay leaves, cumin, oregano, chicken stock, and soy sauce.
- Seal the cooker and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally for 20 minutes.
- Stir in the tomatoes and simmer on sauté mode for 5 minutes, then remove the bay leaves and add cilantro.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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