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A bowl of refried beans made in the Instant Pot, topped with cilantro and queso cotija.

Instant Pot Refried Beans

Quick and easy — no mashing needed
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Release 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Side Dish
Cuisine Mexican
Servings 8
Calories 107 kcal

Equipment

  • 1 Instant Pot (4-quart)

Ingredients
  

  • 2 cups pinto beans (sorted and rinsed)
  • 4 slices bacon (chopped)
  • 5 cups water

Instructions
 

  • Turn the Instant Pot on to "sautè". Add the bacon.
  • Cook the bacon, stirring often, until it has released a fair amount of fat.
  • Press "Cancel" on the Instant Pot and add five cups of water.
  • Place the lid on the Instant Pot, set the valve to "Sealing", and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
  • At the end of 45 minutes, allow it to natural release for 10-15 minutes.
  • Release the pressure and remove the lid.
  • If the beans seem to be very watery, set the Instant Pot to "Sautè" and cook until the water is reduced.
  • Use a potato masher or an immersion blender to mash the beans.
Nutrition Facts
Instant Pot Refried Beans
Amount per Serving
Calories
107
% Daily Value*
Fat
 
5
g
8
%
Saturated Fat
 
2
g
13
%
Trans Fat
 
0.01
g
Polyunsaturated Fat
 
1
g
Monounsaturated Fat
 
2
g
Cholesterol
 
7
mg
2
%
Sodium
 
81
mg
4
%
Potassium
 
208
mg
6
%
Carbohydrates
 
11
g
4
%
Fiber
 
4
g
17
%
Sugar
 
0.1
g
0
%
Protein
 
5
g
10
%
Vitamin A
 
4
IU
0
%
Vitamin C
 
0.3
mg
0
%
Calcium
 
25
mg
3
%
Iron
 
1
mg
6
%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.