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Instant Pot Refried Beans

Instant Pot Refried Beans

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These refried beans are delicious and easy to make with no pre-soaking needed! Perfect potluck dish, party appetizer, work party side dish and after school snack. They also freeze well!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 50 minutes
Natural Release 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Author Instant Pot Creations

Ingredients

  • 16 oz dry pinto beans sorted and rinsed
  • 1 small onion quartered
  • 5 cups water
  • 2 cloves garlic or 2 tsp minced
  • 2 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1-2 tsp salt to taste, start with 1 tsp

Instructions

  • Add all ingredients EXCEPT salt into the Instant Pot. (Don't add salt until after pressure cooking to allow the beans to fully re-hydrate.)
  • Close lid and turn knob to sealing. Pressure cook on high for 50 minutes followed by a 10 minute natural pressure release. Then quick release any remaining pressure.
  • Open lid.  Pour beans into a strainer over a large bowl to drain beans and collect the bean liquid below. Reserve liquid from the beans in bowl. Add beans back into pot liner.
  • Using a hand held immersion blender (or a potato masher or back of spatula), mash the beans until desired smooth consistency. Add reserved bean liquid back into the beans as needed during the mashing process until desired thickness. I usually add about 1-2 cups. Keep in mind that the beans will continue to dry out and thicken up as they rest, so extra liquid may be needed.
  • Add salt and stir. Serve with chips or with your favorite Mexican meal! Also freezes great.