These are the Easiest Pot Baked Beans! They come together in a flash with simple ingredients you already have in your fridge and pantry.
Ingredients and substitutions
- Olive oil – or any other neutral cooking oil such as avocado oil.
- Yellow onion – white onion or shallots would also work.
- Bell peppers – use any colour combination of bell peppers of your choice.
- Garlic – freshly minced garlic is best but jarred minced garlic will work in a pinch.
- Ketchup – use a bit of tomato paste or more BBQ sauce if you don’t have any ketchup on hand.
- Smoky BBQ sauce – use any BBQ sauce of your choice.
- Brown sugar – make your own brown sugar using white sugar and molasses.
- Apple cider vinegar – use Worcestershire sauce instead of apple cider vinegar.
- Dijon mustard – regular mustard will also work but will have a different flavour.
- Onion powder – garlic powder would also be good here.
- Paprika – cayenne will provide a similar flavour with a bit more heat.
- Salt & pepper – to taste.
- Navy or pinto beans – pinto beans are creamier whereas navy beans keep their shape better. Great northern beans would also work.
- Bacon – you can also garnish these baked beans with turkey bacon or leave the bacon off altogether for a vegetarian option.
How to make baked beans in the Instant Pot
Step 1: Add everything to the Instant Pot.
Add all ingredients to Instant Pot in the order in which they are listed. Place lid on Instant Pot and make sure valve is set to seal.
Step 2: Cook on high pressure.
Press the pressure cook button and set to high, then cook for 5 minutes. Instant Pot will take about 5-10 minutes to come to pressure then pressure cook for 5 minutes. Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large frying pan on the stove if using.
Step 3: Do a quick release of the pressure.
Do a quick release of the pressure on the Instant Pot by flicking the switch at the top with a spoon. Open the lid when pressure gauge has dropped and the lid opens easily.
Step 4: Serve and enjoy!
Stir in bacon if using, then serve and enjoy!
What to serve with baked beans
Baked beans have lots of protein, but they’re not just a picnic food. Serve this baked beans Instant Pot recipe with any of these dishes for a complete meal:
- Grilled meat
- Pulled pork sandwiches
- Garden salad
- Baked potatoes
- Coleslaw
- Grilled veggies
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes! Baked beans are high in plant-based protein and contain a variety of nutrients like fibre, zinc and thiamine. One serving of these Instant Pot baked beans baked beans contains about 232 calories.
You sure can! This recipe calls for 3 cans of beans. Dump the canned beans into the Instant Pot along with the rest of the ingredients and cook them on high pressure for 5 minutes.
One of the amazing things about instapot baked beans is that you don’t have to soak them! They’re so much easier to cook and are ready in less than 30 minutes.
You can use dried beans in this baked beans Instant Pot recipe, they’ll just take a little longer to cook. Cook the beans in water or broth first without the other seasonings. Dry beans will take about 20 minutes to cook in the Instant Pot. When they are done, rinse and add them to the rest of the recipe.
Storing and reheating
These Instant Pot baked beans will last in the fridge for 4 to 5 days. They’re super easy to reheat – just pop them in the microwave for 1 to 2 minutes and enjoy. You can also reheat them in a pot on the stovetop. Add on some more bacon crumbles and dig in.
Can you freeze baked beans?
Yes! These Instant Pot baked beans make a great freezer meal and will last in the freezer for up to 6 months. Allow them to cool completely before storing them in a freezer-safe container or Ziploc bag and make sure all the bacon pieces are fully submerged in the sauce.
When you’re ready to enjoy your baked beans, you can let them thaw in the fridge overnight or reheat them directly from frozen. I suggest reheating them in a saucepan over low heat to warm them up evenly.
More Instant Pot bean recipes
- Instant Pot Pinto Beans
- Instant Pot Refried Beans
- Instant Pot Red Beans and Rice
- Instant Pot Black Beans
Meal prep tools for this recipe
- Grab some glass meal prep bowls if you plan on storing these beans for later.
- Freeze this recipe in glass microwave-safe bowls up to 3 months.
The Easiest Instant Pot Baked Beans
Ingredients
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1 yellow onion, finely diced
- 1 red, green or yellow pepper, finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup water
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1/2 cup smoky BBQ sauce
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp each salt & pepper
- 3 cans navy or pinto beans rinsed and drained
Optional addition
- 6 slices bacon
Instructions
- Add all ingredients to Instant Pot in the order in which they are listed. Place lid on Instant Pot and make sure valve is set to seal. Press the pressure cook button and set to high, then cook for 5 minutes. Instant Pot will take about 5-10 minutes to come to pressure then pressure cook for 5 minutes.
- Meanwhile, cook bacon in a large frying pan on the stove if using.
- Do a quick release of the pressure on the Instant Pot by flicking the switch at the top with a spoon. Open the lid when pressure gauge has dropped and the lid opens easily.
- Stir in bacon if using, then serve and enjoy!