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Instant Pot Refried Beans Recipe

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  • Author: Piper
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 45 minutes
  • Total Time: 50 minutes
  • Yield: 8 cups
  • Category: Side Dish
  • Method: Instant Pot
  • Cuisine: Mexican

Description

This Instant Pot Refried Beans recipe offers a quick and easy way to make creamy, flavorful refried beans at home using dried pinto beans. Sautéed onions and jalapeños add a gentle kick, while cooking under pressure in the Instant Pot saves time compared to traditional methods. The beans are finished with rich lard for authentic flavor and texture, perfect as a side dish for Mexican cuisine or as a component in many meals.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp corn oil or vegetable oil
  • 1/4 cup yellow onion, diced
  • 1/2 large jalapeño, sliced (optional)
  • 2 cups pinto beans, dried, rinsed and picked through
  • 4 cups chicken broth
  • 1/2 tbsp salt
  • 1/2 tbsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp chili powder
  • 3 tbsp lard

Instructions

  1. Sauté Aromatics: Turn the Instant Pot to Sauté mode and heat 1 tbsp corn oil. Once hot, add diced onion and sliced jalapeño. Cook for about 3 minutes until the onion is tender and fragrant.
  2. Add Beans and Spices: Add the rinsed pinto beans, chicken broth, salt, garlic powder, and chili powder to the pot. Stir to combine.
  3. Pressure Cook Beans: Secure the lid on the Instant Pot, ensuring the valve is set to the sealed position. Cook on HIGH pressure for 45 minutes. After cooking, allow a Natural Pressure Release (NPR) for 20 minutes, then carefully release any remaining pressure.
  4. Remove Beans: Remove the beans and liquid from the Instant Pot and transfer to a separate heat-safe bowl. Be careful as they will be hot.
  5. Heat Lard and Fry Beans: Return the Instant Pot liner to the pot and set to Sauté mode. Add 3 tbsp lard and let it melt until slightly bubbly and hot. Add the cooked beans back into the pot.
  6. Mash Beans: While frying the beans in the hot lard, use a potato masher to mash the beans to your desired consistency, stirring occasionally to incorporate the flavors and achieve a creamy texture.
  7. Serve: Turn off the Instant Pot and serve the refried beans warm as a side dish or in your favorite recipes.

Notes

  • To double the recipe, double all ingredients but keep the cook time and natural pressure release time the same.
  • Do not fill the Instant Pot more than half full to allow for safe pressure cooking.
  • This recipe was tested in an 8-quart Instant Pot; smaller models may require slightly longer pressure cooking times.
  • You can omit jalapeño for a milder flavor or add more for extra heat.
  • Lard can be substituted with vegetable oil or butter for a different flavor profile or dietary preference.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 cup
  • Calories: 190 kcal
  • Sugar: 1 g
  • Sodium: 550 mg
  • Fat: 9 g
  • Saturated Fat: 3 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 20 g
  • Fiber: 7 g
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Cholesterol: 10 mg

Find it online: https://piperplates.com/instant-pot-refried-beans-recipe/