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Beans with Smoked Bacon

By Giulliana Zavaleta

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8 Servings

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1 Hour

Beans with Smoked Bacon
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Recipe Details

Course: Main Dishes

Total Time: 1 Hour

Cooking Technique: Pressure Cook

Yield: 8 Servings

Ingredients

  • 1 cup beans
  • 1 ½ cups water
  • Beans cooked
  • 1 onion
  • 7 cloves garlic
  • ½ lb (200 g) smoked bacon
  • ½ cup water
  • 1 tbsp dried oregano
  • ½ tbsp pepper
  • ½ tbsp cumin
  • Salt to

INSTRUCTIONS

  1. Place the stainless steel inner pot inside the Instant Pot®. Add the pre-soaked and rinsed beans. Close and lock the Instant Pot® lid. Make sure the steam release handle is turned to Sealing. Press Pressure Cook and set time to 40 Minutes.
  2. Carefully take the lid off the Instant Pot and remove the beans.
  3. Place the stainless steel inner pot inside the Instant Pot®. Press Saute and set time to 10 Minutes. Place the pieces of bacon in the bowl. Once fried, remove and add the onion and garlic until browned.
  4. Change to the Bean/Chili setting and set time to 10 Minutes. Add the water, cooked beans, and spices. Halfway through the time, remove two ladles of the beans, beat or blend, and add to the bowl along with the bacon.
  5. Serve the beans with rice and your favorite side dish.

About the chef

Giulliana Zavaleta

Giulliana Zavaleta

Giulliana Zavaleta is a Peruvian chef and culinary influencer who showcases traditional Peruvian recipes with a modern twist. She has collaborated with Instant Pot, creating dishes like Carapulcra and Aguadito, and she actively participates in community initiatives such as cooking workshops with Banco de Alimentos Perú, helping underserved communities. Through her work, she promotes the richness of Peruvian cuisine while making it accessible to a global audience.

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