INGREDIENTS:

  • 2 pounds dry pinto (or black) beans
  • 1 onion, chopped
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 Tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon pepper
  • 1 1/2 Tablespoons salt
  • 8 cups warm water

INSTRUCTIONS:

  1. Rinse beans (or let them soak overnight for easier digestion)
  2. Put the all ingredients above in Instant Pot and give a quick stir.
  3. Cook on manual/high pressure for 35 minutes.
  4. If you want them mashed/refried, take a potato masher and go to town.

**For crockpot, increase water to 10 cups and cook on high 4 hours, then low for 2 hours.