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Instant Pot Refried Beans in a white bowl on plaid napkin on grey wood.

Instant Pot Refried Beans

Jenne Kopalek
Pinto beans cooked in the instant pot to make refried beans.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 25 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine Spanish
Servings 6 Servings
Calories 62 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 lb small bag pinto beans about 2 cups
  • 4 cups beef broth
  • 1 tablespoon garlic more if you love garlic
  • 1 tablespoon paprika
  • 1 tablespoon cumin
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon pepper

Instructions
 

  • Wash beans in a strainer. Add them to the instant pot. Pour in four cups beef broth. 
  • Add in cumin, paprika, garlic, salt, and pepper. Give it a good stir. Place the lid on the instant pot. 
  • Set the valve to the sealed position. Press the pressure cook or manual button and set time to 1 hour and 15 minutes. 
  • Once the instant pot stops counting and beeps release the pressure by opening the valve. Once the pressure has released and the pin has dropped open the lid. 
  • Use an immersion blender to blend the beans. This will make them thick and creamy. Once blending if you feel like more liquid is need you can add a little water and blend. However, we do not add liquid and like the thickness and flavor of the beans from the broth alone. 
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Keyword Instant Pot, Pinto Beans, Refried Beans