Do you have any favorite fall recipes?
Ham and Beans just screams fall season to me! It just warms you from the inside out. It is one of my husband's favorite meals to come home to on a chilly day. This recipe is great to make with left over ham. We really love ham, but aren't a huge fan of all kinds left overs. This recipe is a great way to use up left over ham and create a whole new dish with it. Plus this Instant Pot Ham and Beans recipe does taste so so good the second day as the flavors have blended together so much more.
There is no soaking of beans required for this Instant Pot recipe. Simply put all the ingredients in the Instant Pot and let it cook!
Instant Pot meals are a great way to bring meals to the table quickly. I know I love mine for easy meal prep.
With this recipe, you simply add everything to the Instant Pot and close and lock the lid. Set the Instant Pot to the Manual function and set the time for 50 minutes. Do a natural release for about 15 minutes. Open the lid and give it a few stirs and it is ready to eat!
While the Ham and Beans is cooking, is a great time to make corn bread to enjoy with and create a complete meal.
This Ham and Beans recipe cooks effortlessly in the Instant Pot and gives you all the delicious flavors in just about an hour as it would cooking all day!
Instant Pot Ham and Beans
Ingredients for Instant Pot Ham and Beans
2 lb ham, I used left over ham steak
2 cups pinto beans
1 small onion, diced
6 garlic cloves, minced
5 cups chicken stock
2 bay leaves
1 tsp ground cumin
1/4 tsp dried oregano
salt to taste
Directions for Instant Pot Ham and Beans
1. Place the ham, onion, garlic, cumin, oregano, bay leaves, and pinto beans in the Instant Pot.
2. Add the 5 cups chicken stock and stir ingredients around.
3. Close lid to Instant Pot and lock. Make sure the lid is turned to sealing.
4. Push the Manual button and set time for 50 minutes.
5. When time beep goes off, let the Instant Pot do a natural release (about 15 minutes). Then remove lid.
6. Give the Instant Pot Ham and Beans a few good stirs, and salt to taste. Then it is ready to serve.
7. Pair it with your favorite cornbread for a complete meal.
This post is sponsored by the Glass Barn, Indiana Soybean and Corn Farmers but all thoughts and opinions are my own.
I used it twice and it quit working while I was using it the second time. Had to finish cooking my meal in my crockpot and eat it the following day.instant pot accessories
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