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title: "Pinto Beans"
slug: "pinto-beans"
date: "2026-02-11"
lastUpdated: "2026-02-12"
category: "mexican"
tags: ["mexican", "sides"]
cookTime: 32
prepTime: 5
servings: 12
author: "jake"
description: "Pinto beans that are great in a burrito or on their own."
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:::ingredients
- 2 cups uncooked pinto beans
- 8 cups water
- 1 small yellow onion, diced
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 bay leaf (optional)
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:::instructions
1. Rinse the **pinto beans**.
2. Add the rinsed **pinto beans**, **water**, diced **onions**, **salt**, **pepper**, and **bay leaf** to an instant pot.
3. Set the instant pot to **Beans/Stew** setting, and cook for 32 minutes on high pressure. If cooking conventually simmer on a medium-low heat until the beans are the desired consistency.
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:::notes
### Ratios
- In general, 1 cup of beans needs 4 cups of water to avoid the cooked beans drying out.
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:::references
- Reference Recipe **[HERE](https://www.rachelcooks.com/instant-pot-pinto-beans/)**
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