Make Creamy Rich Mexican Instant Pot Loaded Refried Beans with this Super Easy No-Soak, No Canned Beans Method. Delicious fiesta homemade refried beans dip that your guests will keep coming back for more!

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Kick your good old Mexican Refried Beans Recipe up a notch with this gloriously Loaded Instant Pot Refried Beans! 😀 This Instant Pot Loaded Refried Beans (Spanish: frijoles refritos) is a creamy smooth, hearty rich mashed pinto beans spread, loaded with spicy-savory-umami-smoky satisfying mouthfeel. No Canned Beans . No Soaking . No Standing by the Stove How to Serve Instant Pot Refried Beans: Hearty side dish for your next Mexican meal

Deliciously creamy rich dip for your next party

Gratifying topping for your nachos

Spread them in burritos, quesadillas, enchiladas, tacos, tostadas…and more! Time to learn how to make refried beans in Instant Pot Pressure Cooker!

Instant Pot Loaded Refried Beans Make Creamy Mexican Instant Pot Loaded Refried Beans with this Super Easy No-Soak, No Canned Beans Method! Delicious fiesta homemade refried beans dip that your guests will love! 5 from 6 votes Total: 1 hour 35 minutes Servings: 4 -6 Calories: 368 kcal Author: Amy + Jacky Print Ingredients 6 strips (264g) thick cut smoked bacon , cut into bacon bits 6 strips (264g) thick cut smoked bacon , cut into bacon bits

1 pound (454g) pinto beans 1 pound (454g) pinto beans

1 (300g) large onion , roughly diced 1 (300g) large onion , roughly diced

4 (13.5g) garlic cloves , minced 4 (13.5g) garlic cloves , minced

4 cups (1L) unsalted chicken stock 4 cups (1L) unsalted chicken stock

½ - 1 teaspoon (1.3g - 2.7g) chilli powder ½ - 1 teaspoon (1.3g - 2.7g) chilli powder

1 teaspoon (2.7g) ground cumin 1 teaspoon (2.7g) ground cumin

1 teaspoon (1.1g) dried oregano 1 teaspoon (1.1g) dried oregano

Salt to taste Salt to taste

2 stalks green onions , thinly sliced 2 stalks green onions , thinly sliced

36 grams medium cheddar cheese , grated 36 grams medium cheddar cheese , grated Don't Miss This! Jump to our Step By Step Photo Guide Instructions Crisp Chopped Bacon: Add bacon in Instant Pot, then heat up Instant Pot using Sauté More function (no need to add oil as bacon has a lot of fat). Stir occasionally and allow the bacon to crisp (~7 - 9 mins). Remove bacon from Instant Pot, then place them on a paper towel to absorb the excess fat.

* Pro Tips for Crisp Bacon : a) In order to cook the meat and fat evenly, crispy and not burnt - place the bacon in the cold pot before turning on the heat. Then, let the heat slowly render out the pork fat. b) Important to absorb the bacon’s excess fat with a paper towel after sauteing. Add bacon in Instant Pot, then heat up Instant Pot using Sauté More function (no need to add oil as bacon has a lot of fat). Stir occasionally and allow the bacon to crisp (~7 - 9 mins). Remove bacon from Instant Pot, then place them on a paper towel to absorb the excess fat.

Saute Onion, Spices, and Garlic: Add roughly diced onion in the bacon fat, then cook until softened (~3 mins). Then add ½ - 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, and minced garlic to Instant Pot. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

* Spicy Tip : ½ tsp chili powder: a hint of spiciness; 1 tsp chili powder: mildly spicy.

Add roughly diced onion in the bacon fat, then cook until softened (~3 mins). Then add ½ - 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, and minced garlic to Instant Pot. Cook for another minute until fragrant.

Deglaze Instant Pot: Pour roughly ½ cup unsalted chicken stock in Instant Pot, then deglaze by scrubbing the flavorful brown bits off the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Give it a quick mix.

Pressure Cook Refried Beans in Instant Pot: Add the well-drained pinto beans in Instant Pot, then pour in the remaining 3 ½ cups unsalted chicken stock. Close the lid. Turn the Venting Knob to Sealing Position.

Pressure Cooking Methods :

a) For Tender with Bite Result : High Pressure 40 mins + 25 mins Natural Release

b) For Smooth Tender Result : High Pressure 50 mins + 25 mins Natural Release

After 25 minutes of Natural Releasing, carefully turn the Venting Knob to Venting Position to release remaining pressure. As the Instant Pot is natural releasing, grate the cheddar cheese and thinly slice the green onions.

Add the well-drained pinto beans in Instant Pot, then pour in the remaining 3 ½ cups unsalted chicken stock. Close the lid. Turn the Venting Knob to Sealing Position.

Drain Beans Liquid: Once the Floating Valve drops, carefully remove the lid. Strain the beans liquid with a strainer. Place the beans back in Instant Pot. Reserve the beans liquid in a mixing bowl.

Mash Beans: Mash the beans with a potato masher or immersion blender until desired consistency.

* Pro Tip : potato masher yields a coarser, chunky paste while the immersion blender creates a thick & creamy smooth paste ( see comparison photo ). Taste and season with salt (for reference: we used 4 pinches of salt). Add drained beans liquid back to the mashed beans until desired consistency. * Pro Tip : Adjust the thickness of the bean paste according to your preferences. Mash the beans with a potato masher or immersion blender until desired consistency.

Load Instant Pot Refried Beans: Load up your gorgeous Instant Pot Refried Beans with umami bacon bits, thinly sliced green onions, and grated cheddar cheese. Serve & enjoy~ ♥ Spread the Love by sharing this recipe, so others can enjoy it too! Thank you 🙂 Recipe Notes: Use Fresh Dry Beans: Although beans have a relatively long shelf life, older beans may take a much longer cooking time to be softened. So best to use fresh dry beans if possible! *Rate the Recipe: If you've tried the recipe, don't forget to Rate the Recipe in the Comments Section. Thank you! ? Nutrition Information: Calories: 368 kcal (18%) Carbohydrates: 28 g (9%) Protein: 17 g (34%) Fat: 21 g (32%) Saturated Fat: 7 g (44%) Cholesterol: 35 mg (12%) Sodium: 382 mg (17%) Potassium: 656 mg (19%) Fiber: 8 g (33%) Sugar: 2 g (2%) Vitamin A: 165 IU (3%) Vitamin C: 5.8 mg (7%) Calcium: 113 mg (11%) Iron: 2.7 mg (15%) Tried this recipe? Mention @pressurecookrecipes or tag #AmyJacky!

How to Make Instant Pot Loaded Refried Beans Step-by-Step Guide Prepare Ingredients for Instant Pot Loaded Refried Beans. Pick, rinse and drain the pinto beans. *Pro Tip 1: You don’t have to pre-soak the pinto beans for this recipe. Although beans have a relatively long shelf life, older beans may take a much longer cooking time to be softened. So, it’s best to use fresh dry beans if possible! *Pro Tip 2: We like to freshly ground our cumin seeds with a mortar + pestle, as the flavor is more intense and fresh. However, you can use store-bought ground cumin seeds.

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It’s also important to absorb the bacon’s excess fat with a paper towel after sauteing – this helps crisp up the umami bacon bits! 😀

2 Saute Onion, Spices, and Garlic Add roughly diced onion into the bacon fat and cook until softened (~3 minutes). The bacon fat will give the overall dish a much-needed smokiness flavor 😀 Yum! Then add ½ – 1 tsp chili powder, 1 tsp ground cumin, 1 tsp dried oregano, and minced garlic to the Instant Pot. Cook for another minute until fragrant. *Spicy Tip: ½ tsp chili powder will give it a hint of spiciness, and 1 tsp chili powder will make the dish mildly spicy.

3 Deglaze Instant Pot Pour roughly ½ cup unsalted chicken stock in Instant Pot and deglaze by scrubbing all the flavorful brown bits off the bottom of the pot with a wooden spoon. Give it a quick mix.

4 Pressure Cook Refried Beans in Instant Pot Add the well-drained pinto beans in Instant Pot, then pour in the remaining 3 ½ cups unsalted chicken stock. Close the lid. Turn the Venting Knob to Sealing Position. Pressure Cooking Methods: For Tender with a Bite Result: High Pressure 40 mins + 25 mins Natural Release

High Pressure 40 mins + 25 mins Natural Release For Silky Smooth + Tender Result: High Pressure 50 mins + 25 mins Natural Release After 25 minutes of Natural Releasing, carefully turn the Venting Knob to Venting Position to release the remaining pressure. *Pro Tip: As the Instant Pot is natural releasing, it’s a good time to grate the cheddar cheese and thinly slice the green onions.

5 Drain Beans Liquid Once the Floating Valve drops, carefully take off the lid. Strain the beans liquid with a strainer. Place the beans back in the Instant Pot. Then, reserve the beans liquid in a mixing bowl.

6 Mash Beans Create Instant Pot Refried Beans by mashing the beans with a potato masher or immersion blender until desired consistency. *Pro Tip: From our experiments, potato masher yields a coarser, chunky paste while the immersion blender creates a thick & creamy smooth paste (see below photo for comparison). Taste and season with salt (for reference: we used 4 pinches of salt). Add drained beans liquid back to the mashed beans until desired consistency. *Pro Tip: Adjust the thickness of the bean paste according to your preference and what you’re serving it with (i.e. rice vs. inside a burrito).

7 Load Instant Pot Refried Beans Here comes the good part. Load up your gorgeous refried beans with umami bacon bits! ohhh yaass~~ Add refreshing thinly sliced green onions on top of the Instant Pot Refried Beans. And finally, add in the grated cheddar cheese. oh my~ The end result looks deliciously colorful! And I will let you be the judge on the taste factor 😉 Enjoy your Instant Pot Loaded Refried Beans!~ 🙂