Ingredients

• 3 slices bacon
• 4 cups chicken broth
• 1 pound dried pinto beans , rinsed
• 1.5 cups water
• 0.5 cups chopped onions , Optional
• 2 greens chile peppers
• 1.25 teaspoons garlic powder
• 1.25 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons paprika

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot) and select Sauté function. Add bacon and cook, turning once, 4 to 6 minutes.
3. 3 Add chicken broth, pinto beans, water, onions, chile peppers, garlic powder, salt, chili powder, cumin, and paprika. Close and lock the lid.
4. 4 Select high pressure according to manufacturer's instructions; set timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
5. 5 Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid.
6. 6 Remove bacon and chile peppers; chop to desired consistency and return to the pot. Mash beans with a potato masher until they reach desired consistency.

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