Instant Pot® Cuban-Style Black Beans Recipe

Name: Instant Pot® Cuban-Style Black Beans
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3 slices bacon, chopped; 1/2 cup chopped onion; 3 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper; 1 tablespoon minced garlic; 3 cups water; 3 cups chicken broth; 1 pound dried black beans; 1/4 cup red wine vinegar; 1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning (such as Goya(R)) (optional); 1 teaspoon cumin; 1 teaspoon oregano; 1 bay leaf; salt and ground black pepper to taste; 2 limes, cut into wedges, or to taste; 1/4 cup chopped cilantro, or to taste

Servings: persons

3 slices bacon, chopped
1/2 cup chopped onion
3 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper
1 tablespoon minced garlic
3 cups water
3 cups chicken broth
1 pound dried black beans
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1 (1.41 ounce) package sazon seasoning (such as Goya(R)) (optional)
1 teaspoon cumin
1 teaspoon oregano
1 bay leaf
salt and ground black pepper to taste
2 limes, cut into wedges, or to taste
1/4 cup chopped cilantro, or to taste

1
Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot(R)) and select Saute function. Add chopped bacon and cook until browned, 5 to 8 minutes. Add onion and jalapeno and cook until tender, about 5 minutes more. Add garlic and saute another 30 seconds.
2
Add water, chicken broth, dried beans, vinegar, sazon, cumin, oregano, bay leaf, salt, and pepper to the pot and stir. Close and lock the lid, select Manual function, and set timer for 40 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
3
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions for 15 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Stir beans and remove bay leaf. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
4
Serve beans with a wedge of fresh lime and garnish with cilantro.

619

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3 slices bacon, chopped, 1/2 cup chopped onion, 3 tablespoons minced jalapeno pepper, 1 tablespoon minced garlic, and more.

Yes, Instant Pot® Cuban-Style Black Beans falls under the Soups & Stews category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Instant Pot® Cuban-Style Black Beans

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