Dump and Start Instant Pot Mexican Black Beans Stew (V, GF) (2024)

Posted on20/12/201711/10/2023Updated on11/10/2023

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Dump and Start Instant Pot Black Beans Stew is easy to make and full of great Mexican flavor! Make black beans from scratch in the Instant Pot in less than an hour, and with no soaking is required.

Suitable for Vegan and Gluten-Free diets. Post includes Weight Watchers points.

Peeps, we’re going to talk about dump and start Instant Pot Black Beans today.

Beans are a great addition to a lot of meals and can take on any flavor profile. Black beans are sooooo versatile and are perfect for those hearty fall or winter soups and crunchy tacos.

In this stew, they are low in fat, inexpensive, filling, and a good way to get your family some protein and fiber. Are you sold yet?

Why Make Instant Pot Black Beans?

Let’s be honest with each other. Black beans can take foooooooorever to cook. Up to 3 hours on the stovetop. We have canned black beans in the cupboard if I need them in a pinch, but I enjoy making them at home.

Enter my Instant Pot. Pressure cooker black beans are a game changer. You can have creamy black beans stew in less than an hour when you use your pressure cooker. #instantpotforthewin

Why You’ll Love This

• This recipe is suitable for Vegan and Gluten-Free diets. You can add meat such as chorizo if you are not on a Vegan diet.
• Black beans are great to make ahead and store for the week.
• Dried beans are SUPER cheap and there’s no need to pre-soak beans.
• Uses only everyday store cupboard and freezer ingredients.
• Filling, full of fiber, nutritious, and loved by the whole family.
• Easy to prep ahead and great for different dishes, like salads and burgers.
• A great freezer-friendly meal.
• Diet needs – this recipe is suitable for Vegan and Gluten-Free diets.

I love making my Instant Pot Black Beans ahead of time and using the beans in recipes throughout the week. Black beans store well and are great in dishes such as salsa, rice and beans, salads, burgers, tacos, bean soups, and chili.

And with this Instant Pot Black Beans recipe, there is no soaking required. Yeap, making a batch of delicious and versatile black beans from scratch is incredibly easy, thanks to the Instant Pot!

Ready to learn how to make black beans Instant Pot? Gather your ingredients and let me show you ……

How To Cook Instant Pot Black Beans Stew

1. Layer ingredient starting with the broth, black beans, onion, garlic, oregano, smoked paprika, cumin, coriander, chipotle paste (if using), and bay leaves. Then add the diced tomatoes on top and DO NOT mix.
2. Close the lid on the Instant Pot, set valve to sealing, select the pressure cook/manual (dependent upon IP model), select high pressure, and set the timer to 35 minutes.
3. Allow for a full natural pressure release (NPR).
4. Open the Instant Pot, adjust seasonings, stir the Instant Pot Black Beans Stew and serve.

Recipe Tips

• Important to layer. The layering of ingredients is important. You want to make sure you add the tomatoes last and do not mix them in.
• To make firmer black beans set the timer on your Instant Pot to 30 minutes. Tender but firm black beans are great in salads and tacos.
• If you’re looking to make refried black beans cook for another 5-10 minutes for a mushier texture.
• Bulk it out. Add bulk to the meal by serving the beans over another starch such as rice.

• It gets thicker. This black bean soup/stew thickens as it stands. If you plan to reheat you may want to add more broth to thin, as desired.
• If you decide to cook with broth do not add extra salt till the end. The salt from the broth may be enough for your black beans.
• Cook time listed does not include the time it takes the IP to come up to pressure, or for pressure to release.

Recipe Variatations

• Add more veggies. Mix and match the veggies with what you have on hand. You can even use fresh veggies instead of frozen.
• Vary the spices. Use what you have available. I have made this with creole seasoning and fajita seasoning and both were great.
• Add meat. This recipe is purely vegan and made with pantry staples. You can certainly add bacon, chorizo or a ham hock in if you want meaty beans.
• Change up the beans. Use other beans like navy beans, but be aware that cook time will vary.
• This Instant Pot Black Beans Stew is flexible. You can add different flavours like Cajun seasonings or Indian to your black beans soup.

Meal Prep and Prep Ahead

Instant Pot Black Beans is an ideal meal prep recipe because it can be easily stored in the fridge or freezer until you need it. I love to make batches and batches of it, freeze it and whip it out when I need beans for other meals.

Prep Ahead – Make ahead and refrigerate for up to 3 days in an airtight container.

Freeze – Follow the handy tips below on how to freeze this.

• Let cool down then transfer into these very handyZiploc freezer bags.
• Squeeze out all the extra air and seal the bags.
• Label the bags and then lay them flat in the freezer.
• Store in the freezer for 3 months.

Meal Prep – This recipe makes a fair amount of beans so you can make a few adjustments and get several meals out of one pot of beans. Here are some suggestions:

• Add additional broth to cover the cooked bean by one inch. Bring the pot to a boil and serve.
• You can also pour some of the brothy beans over rice or potatoes and top with a runny fried egg.
• Add leftover beans to tacos, burritos, tamales, taco salad or just about any Mexican dish.
• Mash the leftover beans and serve refried beans as a side dish.

FAQs

Do I Need to Soak Black Beans Before Cooking Them in the Instant Pot?

Nope. That’s what makes this recipe sooooooo easy. You can just put your black beans in your pressure cooker with the water and let them cook to your desired tenderness.

How Long Does it Take to Cook Black Beans in a Pressure Cooker?

The great thing about this Instant Pot Black Beans recipe is that it can take less time than on a stovetop to get your black beans cooked to perfection. It’s also hands-off cooking. No need for babysitting the stovetop.

From start to finish for black beans that are tender but creamy on the inside it was 35 mins on high pressure followed by natural pressure release. Try 30 minutes for firmer bean perfect for salads or burgers. For softer beans add 5-10 minutes to your high pressure cook time.

Benefits of Cooking Black Beans From Scratch

There are a few reasons you’ll benefit from making your black beans from scratch.

• You can control the added salt. There are no extra additives when you’re cooking your black beans at home in your pressure cooker.
• You’ll save money. And who doesn’t love to save money when they can? The amount of black beans in a dried bag far exceeds the amount in 1 pre-made can for the same price by 3 cans.
• There will be leftovers. I love storing these Instant Pot Black Beans in my fridge to use throughout the week. It’s a great way to add fibre and protein in your meals especially on those long days when you might not feel like cooking.

Black Beans Nutritions?

• Protein – If you are wondering ‘how much protein do black beans have?’… black beans are a great way to add protein to your meal. Black beans have 15g protein in 1 cup (172g).
• Calories in a cup of black beans – 1 cup of black beans has 227 calories.
• What about the fiber in black beans? – You will be happy to know that black beans are known for their high fiber content. For 1 cup (172g) black beans have 15g of fiber, which assists with digestion.

Serving Suggestions

• Instant Pot Cornbread.
• Instant Pot Baked Potatoes.
• Easy Instant Pot Mexican Rice.
• Instant Pot Corn.
• Corn Tortillas.
• Fried Plantains.

Weight Watchers Points

There are 0 Blue Plan SmartPoints in this pressure cooker black beans stew.

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