INSTANT POT® CHARRO (REFRIED BEANS)

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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.

Provided by droach3

Categories     Side Dish

Time 1h25m

Yield 8

Number Of Ingredients 13

4 cups water
2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
1 large onion, chopped
½ cup salsa
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

Steps:

  • 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.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184.1 calories, Carbohydrate 33.9 g, Fat 0.7 g, Fiber 8.3 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 0.1 g, Sodium 113.5 mg, Sugar 2.5 g

Saheb Miyan
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These refried beans are delicious! They're the perfect side dish for any Mexican meal.


xD6Ox
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I love the smoky flavor of these refried beans. They're the perfect addition to any Mexican meal.


Annabella Malla
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These refried beans are a great way to use up leftover beans. They're also a great source of protein and fiber.


Ifeanyi Micah
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I was really looking forward to trying this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The beans were bland and didn't have much flavor.


M7M2017 C
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These refried beans are the best I've ever had. They're so creamy and flavorful. I can't wait to make them again.


Darwin Gumball
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I've never made refried beans before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. I'm definitely going to be making them again.


Upsana Shah
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These refried beans are delicious! I love the addition of the chorizo. It gives them a really nice flavor.


Jay jay
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I'm not a big fan of refried beans, but I actually really liked these. They were creamy and flavorful, and I loved the smoky flavor.


Authai Sinha
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These refried beans are a great way to add some variety to your meals. They're also a great way to get your kids to eat more beans.


Lebo Kosana
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I love the smoky flavor of these refried beans. They're the perfect addition to any Mexican meal.


Alexander B T Chea
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These refried beans are a great way to use up leftover beans. They're also a great source of protein and fiber.


Miss Parul
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I've made this recipe several times and it's always a hit. The beans are always creamy and flavorful.


Mistri Danigami
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These refried beans are the perfect side dish for any Mexican meal. They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.


Sohaib Afzal
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I was really excited to try this recipe, but I was disappointed with the results. The beans were bland and didn't have much flavor.


Thapelo Nthoroane
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These refried beans are amazing! I've tried a lot of different recipes, but this one is by far the best. The beans are so creamy and flavorful.


Sumon Mai
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The beans were a little too spicy for my taste, but my husband loved them. I'll definitely be making them again, but I'll use less chili powder next time.


Randy Lee
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I love how easy this recipe is to follow. I'm not a very experienced cook, but I was able to make these refried beans without any problems.


Young Dae313
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These refried beans were a hit! They had the perfect amount of spice and a great smoky flavor. I served them with tacos and they were the perfect addition.