How to Make Instant Pot® Charro (Refried Beans) - A Step-by-Step Guide

There's nothing quite like the creamy and rich flavor of refried beans. And when you can make them in a fraction of the time with the convenience of an Instant Pot®, they become the ultimate weeknight side dish. That's where the Instant Pot® Charro (Refried Beans) recipe comes in.

This recipe takes the classic charro beans and transforms them into a velvety and flavorful refried bean dish that will have everyone coming back for seconds. By using the Instant Pot®, you'll be able to ski...

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Ingredients

  • 4 cups water
  • 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
  • 1 large onion, chopped
  • ½ cup salsa (Optional)
  • ½ cup roughly chopped cilantro, or to taste
  • 1 jalapeno pepper, minced
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 teaspoons tomato-flavored bouillon
  • 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • ½ teaspoon ground paprika
  • ½ teaspoon ground cumin
  • ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 55 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 25 mins
  • Servings: 8
  • Yield: 8 servings

  • Combine water, pinto beans, onion, salsa, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, tomato bouillon, vegetable bouillon, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and black pepper in an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select Bean/Chili function; set timer for 45 minutes. Cooker will reach high pressure in 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.
  • Nutrition

    184 cal.

    • Total Fat: 1g
    • Saturated Fat: 0g
    • Sodium: 114mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 34g
    • Dietary Fiber: 8g
    • Total Sugars: 3g
    • Protein: 11g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 74mg
    • Iron: 3mg
    • Potassium: 781mg