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

Refried beans are a staple in Mexican cuisine and are a delicious and versatile side dish that can accompany a variety of meals. They are typically made by mashing cooked pinto beans and frying them in oil, but this Instant Pot® recipe offers a quicker and easier method to achieve the same delicious results. Using the Instant Pot® allows you to skip the soaking and long cooking times required when using dried beans, making this recipe perfect for a weeknight dinner.

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Ingredients

  • ¼ cup vegetable oil
  • 1 medium white onion, chopped
  • 2 cloves garlic
  • 1 teaspoon dried Mexican oregano
  • 1 pound dried pinto beans
  • 8 cups water
  • 2 teaspoons salt

Information

  • Prep Time: 5 mins
  • Cook Time: 50 mins
  • Additional Time: 10 mins
  • Total Time: 1 hr 5 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 servings

  • Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select Saute function. Add oil, onion, garlic, and oregano; cook for 5 minutes. Add beans and water; stir. Close and lock the lid. Choose high pressure and set timer for 35 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
  • Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes.
  • Remove the lid and check a bean; if not yet tender, close and lock the lid and cook another 5 minutes at high pressure.
  • Drain beans, reserving 2 cups of liquid. Return beans to pot and add salt and 1 cup reserved liquid. Puree using a stick blender, adding additional cooking liquid as needed. Keep warm using the slow cooker function.
  • Nutrition

    212 cal.

    • Total Fat: 6g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Sodium: 477mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 30g
    • Dietary Fiber: 7g
    • Total Sugars: 1g
    • Protein: 10g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 63mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 653mg