Instant Pot® Charro (Refried Beans)

Name: Instant Pot® Charro (Refried Beans)
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 55 min
Total time: 85 min
Ingredients: 4 cups water; 2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed; 1 large onion, chopped; 0.5 cup salsa; 0.5 cup roughly chopped cilantro, or to taste; 1 jalapeno pepper, minced; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 2 teaspoons tomato-flavored bouillon; 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon; 0.5 teaspoon chili powder; 0.5 teaspoon ground paprika; 0.5 teaspoon ground cumin; 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper

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This recipe is written to be prepared in an Instant Pot® pressure cooker. With some small alterations, I am sure you can cook it on the stovetop as well. These beans are great served as is or blended to be the texture of refried beans.

Recipe by droach3

Published on May 26, 2016

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Prep Time:

20 mins

Cook Time:

55 mins

Additional Time:

10 mins

Total Time:

1 hrs 25 mins

Servings:

8

Yield:

8 servings

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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
1 jalapeno pepper, minced
4 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons tomato-flavored bouillon
2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon
½ teaspoon chili powder
½ teaspoon ground paprika
½ teaspoon ground cumin
½ teaspoon ground black pepper

Directions

Combine water, pinto beans, onion, salsa, cilantro, jalapeno pepper, garlic, tomato bouillon, vegetable bouillon, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and black pepper in an electric pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®). Close and lock the lid. Select Bean/Chili function; set timer for 45 minutes. Cooker will reach high pressure in 10 to 15 minutes.
Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.

Cook's Note:

Substitute chicken bouillon for the tomato bouillon if desired.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

184	Calories
1g	Fat
34g	Carbs
11g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 8
Calories 184
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 1g	1%
Saturated Fat 0g	1%
Sodium 114mg	5%
Total Carbohydrate 34g	12%
Dietary Fiber 8g	30%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 11g
Vitamin C 6mg	31%
Calcium 74mg	6%
Iron 3mg	16%
Potassium 781mg	17%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.