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Instant Pot Refried Beans

Pinto beans in the instant pot
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 15 minutes
Course: Side Dish
Cuisine: Mexican
Keyword: Beans, Instant Pot
Servings: 8
Author: Tom
Cost: 5

Equipment

  • Instant pot pressure cooker
  • Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Spoon
  • Blender

Ingredients

  • 1 lb Pinto Beans
  • 1 Onion
  • 4 clove Garlic
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1 tbsp Cumin
  • 1 tbsp Chili Powder
  • 1 tbsp Oregano
  • 1 tsp Cayenne Pepper powder Leave out if serving to small children
  • ½ tsp Black Pepper
  • ¼ cup Bacon drippings or lard, butter, other oil

Instructions

  • Set the instant pot to saute
  • Dice the onion
    Ingredients for refried beans
  • When the pot is hot, add the bacon grease and wait a minute
  • Add the onion
  • Stir occasionally until the onions start to brown
  • Smash, chop, and add the garlic
  • Add all of the other ingredients except for the beans
  • Allow to cook for a few more minutes, stirring regularly
    Onions and seasoning
  • Add ½ cup of water and scrape the bottom of the pot to deglaze
  • Turn off the heat and add the beans
  • Add water to the 5 cup line
    Beans after cooking
  • Cook on high pressure for 45 minutes
  • Allow 15 extra minutes for pressure to decrease before opening
  • Run the whole mixture through a blender in batches until desired smoothness is achieved
    Blending the beans
  • Taste and add more salt if necessary
  • Serve or put back in pot on "keep warm" setting
    Finished Beans

Notes

Pressure cooking dried beans eliminates the need to soak them in water overnight.