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Instant Pot Refried Beans Recipe
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4.67 from 3 votes

Instant Pot Refried Beans

Refried Beans made in a fraction of the time of the classic method.  This recipe calls for using an electric pressure cooker.  Great side dish for Taco Night!
Author: foodyschmoody

Ingredients

  • 1 pound dry pinto beans rinsed well
  • 1 medium sweet onion diced
  • 4 cloves garlic roughly chopped
  • 1 jalapeno seeded and chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 1 teaspoon dry oregano
  • ½ teaspoon black pepper freshly cracked
  • 3 T coconut oil, vegetable oil, lard or fat of your choice
  • 3 ½ C beef broth/stock or water
  • salt to taste

Instructions

  • Place rinsed beans, onion, garlic, jalapeno, cumin, oregano, black pepper, oil and broth in Instant Pot. 
    instant pot refried beans ingredients
  • Cover the Instant Pot and make sure the valve is on sealing. Set instant pot by pressing the beans/chili setting and adjusting the time to 45 minutes.
  • When timer is complete, allow pot to come to a natural release.  This will take about a half hour (could be a bit more). 
    refried beans cooked
  • Once the pressure has been released, season with salt and use immersion blender to process to desired consistency.
    Instant Pot Refried Beans Immersion Blended
  • If desired, garnish with more jalapenos, cheese and/or cilantro before serving.
    Instant Pot Refried Beans Recipe