Instant Pot Refried Beans Recipe (Restaurant Style)
There’s something magical about creamy, flavorful refried beans that taste like they’re straight from your favorite Mexican restaurant.
With just 5 minutes of prep and a hands-off cooking process, you’ll savor the aroma of garlic, cumin, and tender pinto beans as they transform into a luscious, restaurant-worthy dish.
Equipment
- Instant Pot
Ingredients
- 3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
- 1 onion, peeled and quartered
- ⅓ jalapeno pepper, seeded and diced more or less depending on how hot you prefer your beans
- 2 Tablespoons minced garlic
- 3 teaspoons salt
- 1 ½ teaspoons ground black pepper
- ¼ teaspoon cumin optional
- 4 cups chicken broth
- 3 cups water
Instructions
- Place the liner into the Instant Pot.
- Place the onion, rinsed beans, jalapeno, garlic, salt, pepper, and cumin into the liner of the Instant Pot.
- Pour in the water and the chicken broth.
- Place the lid on top of the Instant Pot. Move the valve to SEALING.
- Press the MANUAL (or PRESSURE COOK) button and set the timer for 45 minutes.
- Let the pressure do a natural release when it's done (will take 15-25 minutes). Drain the excess liquid from the beans and set liquid aside.
- Using a potato masher or handheld electric mixer, mash the cooked beans until they reach the desired consistency. Add drained liquid back in as needed (I usually add 1/2 cup – 1 cup of liquid back in).
- Serve and enjoy!
Nutrition
Calories: 178kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 11gFat: 1gSaturated Fat: 1gSodium: 878mgPotassium: 759mgFiber: 8gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 8IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 67mgIron: 3mg
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