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Instant Pot Smoky Korean BBQ Baked Beans

Instant Pot Smoky Korean BBQ Baked Beans

Prep
10 min
Cook
80 min
Total
810 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour pinto beans in a large bowl and cover with cold water. Soak for 12 hours. Drain beans and rinse.
  2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Saute function. Add bacon and shallots and cook until bacon is crisp and shallots soft, about 5 minutes. Drain and discard excess grease.
  3. 3 Pour chicken broth into the pot and bring to a boil. Deglaze the pot, scraping up browned bits from the bottom. Mix in paprika, mustard, salt, pepper, and bay leaf. Add brown sugar, ketchup, maple syrup, and Worcestershire sauce; mix to combine. Add drained pinto beans and Korean barbecue sauce and combine well. Cancel Saute mode. Close and lock the lid. Seal vent. Select Beans/Chili setting according to manufacturer's instructions. Set timer for 60 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  4. 4 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 20 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Remove lid, stir beans, and check for doneness; beans should be soft. If more time is needed, close Instant Pot again and pressure cook on "Manual" mode for an additional 20 minutes.

By Diana71

Instant Pot® Pulled Pork and Beans

Instant Pot® Pulled Pork and Beans

Prep
5 min
Cook
15 min
Total
25 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine pinto beans, pulled pork, barbecue sauce, onion, and water in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 2 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  2. 2 Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.

By Soup Loving Nicole

Frijoles I

Frijoles I

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
240 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak pinto beans overnight in 1 quart of water.
  2. 2 Place beans into a large saucepan, and add water to cover. Add onions, garlic, salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, then simmer over medium-low heat until beans are tender, about 1 to 2 hours. Add additional water to the pan as needed to prevent burning.
  3. 3 Mash the beans with a potato masher, and mix in the butter. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is thickened and the butter is absorbed. Adjust seasonings to taste.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread the bean mixture into a 9x13 inch baking dish, and sprinkle shredded cheese over the top. Bake for 15 minutes, or until cheese is melted.

By Karen

Homemade Pinto Beans

Homemade Pinto Beans

5.0

Prep
5 min
Cook
55 min
Total
120 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Bring water to a boil in a medium pot; add pinto beans, onions, garlic, ham base, and salt. Stir and return to a boil. Cover, turn off heat, and let stand for 1 hour.
  2. 2 Return to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer, uncovered, stirring occasionally, until beans are tender or have reached desired doneness, 40 to 50 minutes.

By Vincef329

Brown Beans

Brown Beans

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
240 min
Total
1690 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Sort beans, discarding any stones or damaged beans, rinse, then place in a large bowl with 1/2 teaspoon salt and enough water to cover by 3 or 4 inches. Soak beans 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Drain and rinse beans; place in a large pot. Add chicken broth, ham hock, black pepper, and salt; bring to a boil over medium heat.
  3. 3 Reduce the heat to low; simmer beans for 4 hours, adding water occasionally if needed to keep a soupy consistency. Remove ham hock before serving.

By Kerry

Vegetarian Bean Burritos

Vegetarian Bean Burritos

4.3

Prep
15 min
Cook
5 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Blend pinto beans, tomato sauce, and taco seasoning in a food processor until a paste forms.
  2. 2 Cook and stir pinto bean mixture in a skillet over medium heat until warmed, about 5 minutes.
  3. 3 Place tortillas on a plate and heat in microwave on high until warm, about 30 seconds. Spread warm pinto bean mixture, shredded lettuce, and Colby Jack cheese onto each warm tortilla. Roll the tortilla around the filling to form a burrito.

By Megan

Best Ever Pinto Beans

Best Ever Pinto Beans

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
180 min
Total
430 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Add pinto beans to a large bowl; cover with water. Soak beans for 4 hours, changing water every 30 to 45 minutes. Drain.
  2. 2 Bring 6 cups water to a boil in a large pot. Add pinto beans, ham hock, and salt to the pot. Add more water if needed to cover beans and ham hock by at least 1 inch.
  3. 3 Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until beans are just tender, 2 to 3 hours.
  4. 4 Remove ham hock from beans. Remove meat from the bone; chop meat and stir into beans.
  5. 5 Stir tomato sauce and brown sugar into beans. Simmer until beans are tender and flavors are blended, about 1 hour.

By Foxy

Down South Pinto Beans

Down South Pinto Beans

3.7

Prep
5 min
Cook
185 min
Total
190 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Wash pinto beans thoroughly and place in a large stockpot. Add 4 quarts water, pork jowl, sugar, salt, and pepper. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Reduce heat to a simmer; cook until beans are tender and tasty, 3 to 4 hours. Add water throughout cooking as needed; do not let the beans cook dry.

By linemanswife

Spicy Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

Spicy Slow Cooker Pinto Beans

5.0

Prep
25 min
Cook
600 min
Total
815 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pinto beans in a 7-quart slow cooker and add enough water to cover. Allow to soak for 3 to 4 hours.
  2. 2 Combine jalapeno peppers and garlic in a food processor; puree into a paste.
  3. 3 Drain beans and return to the slow cooker. Stir in jalapeno-garlic paste. Nestle ham hocks among the beans. Sprinkle onion chunks, salt, cayenne, pepper, and paprika over the beans. Place bacon and green chiles on top.
  4. 4 Cover and cook on Low for 10 hours. Remove ham hocks. Cool slightly; shred the meat.
  5. 5 Return meat and fat to the slow cooker. Stir for a few minutes to incorporate fat into the beans and give liquid a creamy consistency. Turn off or keep warm until ready to serve.

By Arizona Desert Flower

Cowpoke Beans

Cowpoke Beans

4.5

Prep
720 min
Cook
Total
720 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Soak pinto beans overnight with plenty of water to cover. Drain, remove to a large cooking pot, and cover with fresh water. Add the bacon, red chile flakes, and garlic. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer, covered, for about 3 hours.
  2. 2 Melt butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Saute onion in butter until tender. Add the tomatoes, parsley, cumin, marjoram, and salt. Simmer over low heat for about 45 minutes to blend the flavors.
  3. 3 When beans are tender, drain off any remaining water. Pour in the tomato mixture, and simmer for an additional 20 minutes, stirring occasionally. Serve hot.

By sweetsophie

Rush Hour Refried Beans

Rush Hour Refried Beans

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat bacon grease in a skillet over medium heat. Cook and stir onion and garlic in hot bacon grease until onion is softened, 5 to 7 minutes.
  2. 2 Mash pinto beans and cumin into onion mixture using a potato masher until desired consistency is reached. Cook and stir bean mixture until heated through, 3 to 5 minutes.

By Moorheadmomma

Pinto Beans Muy Facil

Pinto Beans Muy Facil

4.1

Prep
15 min
Cook
240 min
Total
735 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pinto beans into a large bowl and cover with several inches of water; soak at least 8 hours and up to 24 hours. Drain and rinse before using.
  2. 2 Place soaked pinto beans, onion, garlic, and jalapeno peppers in a slow cooker; pour enough water over mixture to cover with several inches. Cook on Medium-Low, 4 to 6 hours. Season with salt and black pepper.

By Riley

Easy 'Charro' Beans

Easy 'Charro' Beans

4.5

Prep
15 min
Cook
40 min
Total
55 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fry bacon strips in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp. With a slotted spoon, remove bacon to paper towels. Reserve 1/2 cup bacon drippings.
  2. 2 Place drippings in a large pot, and warm over medium heat. Fry onions until light brown. Stir in ham and chorizo. Reserve 1 cup of beans, and add the rest to the pot, along with the chipotle and garlic.
  3. 3 Mash the reserved beans, then add to the pot. Simmer beans until thick and soupy, about 30 minutes. (If the beans become too dry, stir in water). Remove chipotle and garlic, and serve.

By PBOTHWELL

Texas-Style Slow-Cooked Frijoles

Texas-Style Slow-Cooked Frijoles

4.5

Prep
10 min
Cook
190 min
Total
200 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Pour pinto beans into the bottom of a big saucepan or soup pot. Add water, bacon, jalapenos, cilantro, and garlic and bring to a simmer, about 10 minutes. Pour in 1 can light beer when beans are warmed.
  2. 2 Simmer beans, stirring every couple of minutes, until bacon has completely cooked down and beans begin to break, 3 to 6 hours total. Pour in remaining beer as needed when liquid has evaporated and beans aren't completely covered, roughly every 2 hours. Cover and keep warm until serving.

By Big Rob and the Burritos

Frijoles II

Frijoles II

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
360 min
Total
375 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the beans, sugar, garlic, onion, and bacon into a slow cooker. Pour in the water, cover, and cook on High for 6 hours. Drain off 2/3 of the liquid, and discard bacon. Use a potato masher to mash beans to a chunky consistency. Season with salt to taste, and serve hot.

By BRANDI T

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

Easy Chicken Enchiladas

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
30 min
Total
40 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
  2. 2 Combine cream cheese and salsa in a small saucepan over medium heat; cook and stir until well blended. Stir in chicken and pinto beans.
  3. 3 Fill tortillas with chicken mixture, roll up and place into the prepared baking dish. Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. Cover pan with aluminum foil.
  4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven for until heated through, about 30 minutes.
  5. 5 Enjoy!

By IANKRIS

Vegetarian Refried Beans

Vegetarian Refried Beans

4.4

Prep
15 min
Cook
255 min
Total
270 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place beans in a large saucepan and cover with water by 1 inch. Place over high heat and bring to a boil. When beans come to a boil, drain and return them to the same pot.
  2. 2 Cover beans with water by 2 inches; stir in 1 tablespoon garlic, tomato, cumin, and chili powder. Bring to a boil over high heat, then reduce heat to low, and simmer until beans are very soft, about 3 hours and 45 minutes, adding water as needed.
  3. 3 Once beans have cooked, mash them with remaining garlic, oil, and salt; add water as needed to achieve desired consistency. Place over low heat for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.

By what's for dinner

6 Can Chili

6 Can Chili

4.0

Prep
10 min
Cook
20 min
Total
30 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat the vegetable oil in a skillet over medium heat, and cook the turkey meat until it's no longer pink, breaking the meat up as it cooks, 10 to 15 minutes. Pour the tomatoes into the skillet, and crush them into chunks with a spoon. Transfer the turkey meat and tomatoes into a soup pot. Stir in the hot chili beans, pinto beans, kidney beans, baked beans, and tomato paste. Bring the soup to a boil; simmer at least 10 minutes. Serve in bowls garnished with about 2 teaspoons of shredded Cheddar cheese and a dollop of sour cream.

By Rachel Roushar Claussen

Slow Cooker Sweet Chicken Chili

Slow Cooker Sweet Chicken Chili

4.3

Prep
30 min
Cook
300 min
Total
330 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place the chicken breasts into a slow cooker, and pour in the kidney beans, pinto beans, black beans, onions, green bell pepper, tomato paste, brown sugar, rice vinegar, chili black bean sauce, and sea salt. Stir to combine all ingredients, and set the cooker to High. Cook for 1 hour; stir again, and set the cooker to Low. Cook for 4 more hours.
  2. 2 Remove the chicken breasts, shred with 2 forks, and stir the shredded chicken back into the chili. Sprinkle the top of the chili with Cheddar cheese, and serve.

By Krystal

Pinto Bean and Beef Stew

Pinto Bean and Beef Stew

3.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
90 min
Total
590 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Place pinto beans into a pot and cover with several inches of cool water; let soak, 8 hours to overnight.
  2. 2 Drain beans and add fresh water to cover. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and let simmer until beans are soft, 40 to 45 minutes.
  3. 3 While beans are cooking, heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir ground beef with seasoned salt in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside.
  4. 4 Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add onion and saute until soft, translucent, and starting to brown, about 5 minutes. Add garlic and saute for 2 minutes more. Add cumin, dried cilantro, and Mexican oregano and saute for 1 minute more.
  5. 5 Drain beans. Mix with browned beef, onion mixture, diced tomatoes, chicken broth, 1 cup water, and tomato paste in a heavy stockpot. Simmer over low heat for 45 minutes, adding more water as needed to achieve desired consistency for the stew.
  6. 6 Add green onion, cilantro, and lime juice. Serve hot.

By Angela Naumann

Mexican Beans

Mexican Beans

4.3

Prep
20 min
Cook
240 min
Total
260 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Combine water and beans in a large pot; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer for 3 hours, adding more water if necessary while beans cook.
  2. 2 Cook bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until beginning to brown. Stir in onion; continue cooking until onion is tender. Stir in tomato and jalapeño; cook for 2 to 3 minutes. Off heat, stir in cilantro.
  3. 3 Stir bacon-onion mixture into beans; continue cooking until beans are soft, about 1 hour.

By sheilamichael

Skillet Burrito Bowl

Skillet Burrito Bowl

4.7

Prep
10 min
Cook
5 min
Total
15 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef in hot oil until browned and crumbly, 5 to 10 minutes; drain and discard grease. Stir in fajita seasoning until ground beef is evenly coated.
  2. 2 Add pinto beans, salsa, and brown rice to ground beef mixture; mix until well combined. Top with Mexican cheese blend.

By earlzey

Hamburger Salad

Hamburger Salad

3.8

Prep
20 min
Cook
360 min
Total
380 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Fry the bacon in a large skillet over medium heat until crisp, turning as needed. Remove to paper towels and drain off the grease from the skillet. Crumble the ground beef into the same skillet; cook and stir over medium heat until evenly browned. Add the onions and cook just until wilted.
  2. 2 Transfer the beef, onions and bacon to a slow cooker, crumbling the bacon as you put it in. Pour in the baked beans and pinto beans. Stir in the ketchup, vinegar, brown sugar, white sugar and mustard powder. Cover and heat on Low setting for 5 to 6 hours before serving.

By Mike

Mom's Authentic Kosher Cholent Recipe

Mom's Authentic Kosher Cholent Recipe

4.5

Prep
40 min
Cook
600 min
Total
640 min

Instructions

  1. 1 In a large oven safe pot or roasting pan, saute onions in oil over medium heat.
  2. 2 Add meat, and brown well on all sides.
  3. 3 Mix in beans; stir continuously until the beans start to shrivel. Stir in the barley. Add potatoes, and add just enough boiling water to cover the meat and potatoes. Mix in dry soup mix and garlic. Season with salt and pepper. Bring to a boil, lower heat, and simmer partially covered for 20 minutes on stove top.
  4. 4 Preheat oven to 200 degrees F (95 degrees C).
  5. 5 Cover pot tightly, and place in preheated oven. Allow to cook overnight for at least 10 to 15 hours. Check periodically to make sure you have enough liquid to cover; add small amounts of water if needed. Do not stir; stirring will break up the chunks of potatoes.

By Sherrie D

Pretty Easy Chili

Pretty Easy Chili

4.0

Prep
15 min
Cook
365 min
Total
380 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Cook and stir beef, onion, and garlic in the hot skillet until browned and crumbly, 5 to 7 minutes; drain and discard grease. Transfer beef mixture to a slow cooker.
  2. 2 Stir pinto beans, tomatoes, tomato sauce, and tomato soup into beef mixture.
  3. 3 Mix chili powder, sugar, Italian seasoning, garlic salt, and pepper together in a bowl; stir into beef mixture. Add beer.
  4. 4 Cook on Low, 6 to 8 hours.

By Kevin Hester

Southern Ham and Brown Beans

Southern Ham and Brown Beans

4.6

Prep
15 min
Cook
200 min
Total
280 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Combine beans, ham hock, onion, garlic, and water in a large stockpot.
  3. 3 Season with chili powder, salt, and pepper.
  4. 4 Bring to a boil, and cook for 2 minutes. Remove from the heat, cover, and let stand for 1 hour.
  5. 5 After 1 hour, return the pot to the stovetop and return to a boil. Reduce the heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors have blended and broth has thickened, at least 3 hours, or up to 6 hours.
  6. 6 During the last 15 minutes of simmering, transfer ham hock to a cutting board. Let sit until cool enough to handle, 5 to 10 minutes, then pull meat from the bone.
  7. 7 Return meat to the stockpot and discard the bone. Adjust seasonings to taste.

By SABRYSON

Mexican Cornbread Salad

Mexican Cornbread Salad

4.5

Prep
30 min
Cook
15 min
Total
180 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Grease 6 muffin cups.
  2. 2 Mix corn muffin mix, chile peppers, milk, and egg together until combined but still slightly lumpy. Fill the prepared muffin cups 2/3 full.
  3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 15 to 20 minutes. Let muffins cool for 15 minutes, then crumble into a bowl.
  4. 4 Using 1/2 of each ingredient, make layers in a large glass bowl in the following order: muffin crumbs, pinto beans, salad dressing, bell pepper, corn, tomatoes, bacon bits, Cheddar cheese, and green onion. Repeat layers once more.
  5. 5 Cover and refrigerate until chilled, about 2 hours.

By Jackie

Quick and Easy Refried Beans

Quick and Easy Refried Beans

4.6

Prep
10 min
Cook
10 min
Total
20 min

Instructions

  1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
  2. 2 Heat canola oil in a heavy skillet over medium heat.
  3. 3 Cook garlic cloves in hot oil, turning once, until brown on both sides, 4 to 5 minutes. Smash garlic cloves in the skillet with a fork.
  4. 4 Stir pinto beans, cumin, chili powder, and salt into mashed garlic and cook until beans are thoroughly heated, about 5 minutes. Stir occasionally.
  5. 5 Smash bean mixture with a potato masher to desired texture. Squeeze lime juice over smashed beans and stir until combined.
  6. 6 Enjoy!

By MarasFlourpower