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How to Make Refried Beans in the Instant Pot

These refried beans are so much better than the stiff canned refried beans. These are full of flavor and can be enjoyed by themselves or as an addition to your favorite burrito bowl, nachos or in any recipe that you include beans. 

Author Trish Hall

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups pinto beans rinsed and picked through
  • 4-6 cups water 2" above beans
  • 1-2 tbsp chili powder
  • 1-2 tbsp cumin
  • 1/2-3/4 cup salsa any kind you like
  • 1-2 tsp salt optional

Instructions

  1. Rinse and check beans for pebbles or bad beans. 

  2. Add beans to inner liner of the Instant Pot. Attach the lid securely and be sure that the valve is in the SEALING position. 

  3. Cook at high pressure for 45 minutes. Allow to naturally release pressure for 10-15 minutes. 

  4. Check beans to be sure they are very soft. If not, reseal and add a few more minutes of high pressure cooking. 

  5. When the beans are done, drain into a colander. Place the drained beans back into the Instant Pot liner to mash them. Mash with potato masher and leave some beans whole if you like. Or mash the heck out of them or blend with a stick blender. 

  6. Add in seasoning and salsa and mash and blend until well incorporated. 

  7. Store in the fridge for up to a week or portion into small containers and freeze.