Instant Pot Charro (Refried Beans)

Name: Instant Pot Charro (Refried Beans)
Total time: 55 min
Yield: 8 Servings
Ingredients: 💧 4 cups water; 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed; 🧅 1 large onion, chopped; ½ cup salsa (Optional); ½ cup roughly chopped cilantro, or to taste; 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons tomato-flavored bouillon granules; 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules; ½ teaspoon chili powder; ½ teaspoon ground paprika; ½ teaspoon ground cumin; ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

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55 Min
8 Servings
$3.5

Instant Pot Charro (Refried Beans)

Cost $3.5, save $10

Source: Recommended by CookPal

55 Min
8 Servings
$3.5

INGREDIENTS

Beans
- 💧 4 cups water
- 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
Vegetables & Herbs
- 🧅 1 large onion, chopped
- ½ cup salsa (Optional)
- ½ cup roughly chopped cilantro, or to taste
- 🧄 4 cloves garlic, minced
Seasoning
- 2 teaspoons tomato-flavored bouillon granules
- 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules
- ½ teaspoon chili powder
- ½ teaspoon ground paprika
- ½ teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon ground black pepper

STEPS

Combine water, pinto beans, onion, salsa, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, tomato bouillon, vegetable bouillon, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and black pepper in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Select Bean/Chili function; set timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.

Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

184

Calories

11
Protein
34
Carbs
1
Fats

💡 For a smoother refried beans texture, blend the cooked beans using an immersion blender.You can adjust seasoning levels to taste if you prefer a spicier or milder flavor.Add a teaspoon of olive oil or butter when blending for extra richness.