This easy recipe for Instant Pot refried beans lets you make delicious, healthy, refried beans.
Prep Time10 minutesmins
Cook Time45 minutesmins
Pressure Release20 minutesmins
Total Time1 hourhr15 minutesmins
Servings: 6
Ingredients
1tablespoonolive oil
1small oniondiced
2clovesgarlicminced
1 ½cupchicken broth
1 ½cupwater
1pounddry pinto beansrinsed and sorted
½teaspoonchili powder
½teaspoonground cumin
½teaspoonoregano
1teaspoonsalt
Instructions
Set the Instant Pot to Saute mode and add the olive oil. When the pot is heated, add the diced onion and minced garlic. Cook until the onion is translucent. Turn off the Instant Pot.
1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 small onion, 2 cloves garlic
Add the chicken broth and water. Using a spatula, scrape off any stuck-on onion or garlic bits from the bottom of the Instant Pot.
1 ½ cup chicken broth, 1 ½ cup water
Add the beans and season with chili powder, cumin, oregano, and salt. Stir to combine.
1 pound dry pinto beans, ½ teaspoon chili powder, ½ teaspoon ground cumin, ½ teaspoon oregano, 1 teaspoon salt
Place the lid on the Instant Pot and set to Pressure Cook for 45 minutes. Do a natural release when the cook time is over.
After the pressure has been released, remove the lid and carefully drain the beans, reserving some of the liquid. Add the beans back to the Instant Pot and pour in ½ to ¾ cup reserved liquid. Using a potato masher or immersion blender, mash the beans until they are smooth, adding more liquid if needed.
Notes
Instant Pot recipes are made and tested in a 6 quart Instant Pot. Using a different size or brand of pressure cooker might effect results.