INSTANT POT

REFRIED BEANS

EASY HOMEMADE RECIPE

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WHY YOU'LL LOVE THEM

Want to make easy Pressure Cooker Refried Beans? This recipe is delicious and so simple, you'll never want to buy canned refried beans again.

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INGREDIENTS

Dry Pinto Beans Bacon Onion Garlic Salt Ground Cumin

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Soak Beans

Soak pinto beans in enough hot water to cover them for 1 hour.

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Cook the Pinto beans

Drain, add beans into your Instant Pot, add 3 cups of water, and cook at High Pressure for 20 minutes. Allow it to release pressure naturally to avoid spluttering.

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Mash the beans

Once they're cooked, you can either mash them with the back of a spoon for a more rustic finish, or if you prefer a smoother finish, use an immersion blender on your beans to get a smooth paste.

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Fry Bacon

While the beans are cooking, Heat a frying pan and fry the bacon on a medium low heat to render all the bacon fat. Cook until the bacon is crisp and then remove bacon and reserve for another use.

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Add Aromatics

To the fat, add chopped onion and cook until onion starts to brown at the edges. Add chopped garlic and sauté for a minute.

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Add mashed beans

Pour in the mashed or puréed beans along with a little water, as well as the cumin and salt. Mix everything well, and let it cook. You may have to add water. Your goal is to get the beans heated through, and you will want to add enough water to ensure it is a slightly loose mixture.

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Serve

Add a sprinkle of cilantro, and a pass of shredded cheese as you serve.

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