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    November 14, 2020 — Updated July 20, 2021 — by Julie — Leave a Comment

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    Instant Pot Refried Beans

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    Enjoy these delicious instant pot refried beans on a burrito, tostada, or with some yellow fluffy rice. Made with just a handful of ingredients! 

    refried beans with sour cream, a spoon, and cheese in a small bowl up close.

    What Are Refried Beans?

    Refried beans are pinto beans cooked until tender and then fried and mashed. A classic Mexican or Tex-Mex side dish that is normally served alongside Spanish Rice.

    Ingredient’s You’ll Need

    • Dried Pinto Beans – Make sure you rinse and pick through them and discard any rocks or debris.
    • Water – You may use chicken stock if you prefer.
    • Cumin
    • Chicken Bouillon Powder
    • Bay Leaf
    • Oregano
    • Chili Powder – This will not make the beans spicy. It will only add flavor!
    • Onions
    • Garlic
    • Oil
    • Salt and Pepper

     

    cooked pinto beans in the instant pot with a potato masher.

     

    Top Tips For The Perfect Instant Pot Refried Beans

    • Season the beans with salt and pepper generously after cooking them.
    • Serve these with shredded cheese and sour cream. You can even do a squeeze of fresh lime and cilantro.
    • You may use an immersion blender to mash the beans but I highly recommend using a potato masher instead.

    What Can I Serve This With?

    Although you may certainly enjoy this on its own. I highly recommend serving these hearty refried beans with some fajitas or you can even serve it as a dip with some tortilla chips.

     

    beans in a white bowl with sour cream and cheese on top.

    chunky pinto beans with melted cheese and a spoon.

     

    More Delicious Recipes You’ll Enjoy

    • Crispy Beef Tacos
    • Chicken Fajita Pasta
    • Instant Pot Queso Dip
    • Tex-Mex Grilled Chicken Burrito

     

    You can find more delicious recipes and cooking tutorial videos on Youtube and Facebook.

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    Instant Pot Refried Beans

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    Course: Side Dish
    Cuisine: American, Mexican American, Tex Mex
    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 45 minutes
    Natural Release: 15 minutes
    Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
    Servings: 6
    Calories: 360kcal
    Author: Julie Maestre
    Enjoy these delicious instant pot refried beans on a burrito, tostada, or with some yellow fluffy rice. Made with just a handful of ingredients!

    Equipment

    • Instant Pot

    Ingredients

    • 1 lb dried pinto beans rinsed
    • 1 onion finely diced
    • 5 garlic cloves finely minced
    • 1 tsp cumin
    • 1 tsp chili powder
    • 1 tsp oregano
    • 1 tsp chicken bouillon powder
    • 1 bay leaf
    • 6 cups water
    • 4 tbsp oil
    • salt and pepper to taste

    Instructions

    • Add 2 tbsp of oil to the instant pot and press the "saute" function. Add the onions and cook for 2 minutes.
    • Stir in the minced garlic, oregano, chili powder, cumin, bay leaf, and chicken bouillon powder. Cook for 15 seconds.
    • Add the rinsed pinto beans and 6 cups of water. Stir and then place the lid on top and make sure to seal the valve. Press the "pressure cook" function and cook for 40 minutes.
    • Once the 40 minutes are up, do a natural release for 15 minutes. Make sure to release all of the steam before opening.
    • Remove the beans and liquid from the instant pot and set aside.
    • Add the remaining oil to the instant pot and press the "saute" function.
    • Once the oil heats up, add the beans along with about 1/4 cup of the liquid. Discard the rest of the liquid.
    • Mash the beans using a potato masher or the back of a ladle. Season the beans generously with salt and pepper. Let the beans cook for 5-10 minutes or until they thicken to your desired consistency.
    • Enjoy with cheese and sour cream!

    Notes

    • The cooking time does not include the time it takes the instant pot to come to pressure. 
    • Read the instant pot manual before using it. 

    Nutrition

    Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 17g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 110mg | Potassium: 1105mg | Fiber: 12g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 133IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 107mg | Iron: 4mg
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