Instant Pot Refried Beans
Learn how to make homemade refried beans for a fraction of the cost of buying them. Try Instant pot Homemade Refried beans recipe for a tasty meal.
Servings: 6
Cost: $3.34, $0.56 per Serving
Ingredients
- 2 pounds pinto beans
- 1 onion (peeled and chopped)
- 9 cups water
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon garlic salt
- 1 teaspoon cumin
- 2 teaspoons black pepper
- 1 jalapeno pepper seeded
Instructions
- Rinse the dried pinto beans thoroughly and remove any debris.
- Place the beans in the Instant Pot. Add the onion, water, salt, garlic salt, cumin, black pepper, and jalapeño.
- Secure the lid and make sure the pressure valve is set to Sealing.
- Cook on High Pressure for 50 minutes.
- Carefully perform a quick release or allow the pressure to release naturally.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer some of the cooked beans to a large bowl. Mash them with a potato masher, adding cooking liquid as needed until you reach your desired consistency.
- Continue mashing the remaining beans, adding more cooking liquid as needed to keep them creamy.
- Serve immediately or let the beans cool before storing in freezer-safe containers.
Notes
- If you prefer onion flavor without onion pieces, add the onion in halves and remove it before mashing.
- For chunkier refried beans, mash by hand. For a smoother consistency, use an immersion blender.
- Store cooled beans in freezer-safe containers for up to 3 months. Thaw overnight in the refrigerator and reheat on the stovetop over low heat, stirring occasionally.
- One pound of dried beans makes approximately the equivalent of four 15-ounce cans of beans. These refried beans are perfect for tacos, burritos, tostadas, and nachos.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcal | Carbohydrates: 42g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 1g | Sodium: 1165mg | Potassium: 700mg | Fiber: 14g | Sugar: 1g | Vitamin A: 25IU | Vitamin C: 5.4mg | Calcium: 80mg | Iron: 3.5mg
