Ingredients

• 1 pound dried pinto beans
• 7 cups of water
• 1 cup chopped onion
• 3 cloves minced garlic
• 1 tablespoon salt
• 1 tsp ground cumin
• ½ tsp dried oregano
• ½ tsp black pepper
• 3 tablespoons bacon fat or olive oil

Instructions

1. Put the dried pinto beans in a large bowl and cover them with water; pick out any damaged beans, or stone or debris.
2. Discard the water
3. Put everything in the instant pot, cover the pot, seal the lid
4. Chose bean/chili button and set to 45 minutes
5. Let pressure release naturally
6. Place large sieve over a bowl and drain the liquid
7. Return the beans from the sieve to the instant pot and add a little bit of liquid.
8. Use immersion blender to make smooth add more liquid if needed. Salt and pepper to taste.