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instant pot refried beans
Side Dish

Instant Pot Refried Beans

This recipe for Instant Pot refried beans is restaurant-quality! You won't want to reach for a can of refried beans ever again after making this easy refried beans recipe!
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Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 45 minutes
Total Time: 1 hour 25 minutes
Makes: 8

Ingredients

  • 1 lb dried pinto beans
  • ½ white onion, diced
  • 1 jalapeño, sliced
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder
  • 1 bay leaf
  • 6 cups chicken stock or water
  • 2 teaspoons kosher salt, plus more to taste
  • 1/4 cup lard or bacon fat

Instructions

  • Rinse the beans in a colander and discard any beans that are old or discolored.
  • Add the beans, onion, jalapeño, spices, bay leaf, and water or chicken stock to the pot of an instant pot or pressure cooker. Add the salt and stir well to combine.
  • Lock the lid in place and cook on high-pressure for 45 minutes. Allow for a natural pressure release.
  • Once the pressure has released, remove the lid and stir the beans well. If they aren't cooked all the way, add 1 cup of water and cook for another 10 minutes. Use a spoon to remove any excess liquid from the beans and set it aside.
  • Add the lard to the beans and use an immersion blender to puree the beans to your desired thickness, adding the cooking liquid back in as necessary. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

Nutrition

Calories: 325kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 17gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 5mgSodium: 269mgPotassium: 1001mgFiber: 9gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 91IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 74mgIron: 3mg