Name: Instant Pot Refried Beans
Prep time: 5 minutes
Cook time: 15 minutes
Yield: 6 to 8 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dried red beans; 1/4 cup unsalted butter, divided; 1 small onion, minced; 3 cloves garlic, minced; 2 tsp. Kosher Salt; 1 tsp. brown sugar, packed; 2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided; 1 Tbsp. lime juice; Chopped cilantro, to garnish

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Instant Pot Refried Beans

Recipe by Michael Kimball, Savory Spice Test Kitchen

Global Cuisines

No soaking required for these creamy, flavorful beans that make a great side and a delicious dip!

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Serves 6 to 8 servings

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cooking Time 15 minutes

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Ingredients

1 cup dried red beans 1/4 cup unsalted butter, divided 1 small onion, minced 3 cloves garlic, minced 2 tsp. Kosher Salt 1 tsp. brown sugar, packed

1 tsp. Ground Cumin Seeds

1 tsp. Chipotle Chile Powder (Morita)

2 cups shredded mozzarella cheese, divided 1 Tbsp. lime juice Chopped cilantro, to garnish

Directions

Step 1 Add beans to Instant Pot and cover with 3 inches of water. Close Instant Pot and set to pressure cook on high for 40 min.

Step 2 When finished, allow pressure to naturally release for 20 min. before venting and removing lid. Strain beans, reserving 1 cup cooking liquid.

Step 3 Preheat oven to broil. In a large, oven-safe skillet or Dutch oven, melt 2 Tbsp. butter over medium-high heat. Add onion, stirring often for 2 to 3 min., or until onion begins to caramelize. Add garlic, salt, brown sugar, cumin, and chipotle powder and cook for 30 seconds, or until lightly toasted and fragrant.

Step 4 Stir in cooked beans and reserved cooking liquid. Reduce heat to medium-low and use a potato masher to mash beans into a chunky paste. Add 1 cup cheese, lime juice, and 2 Tbsp. butter and stir until combined.

Step 5 Top with remaining 1 cup cheese and place skillet under broiler for 1 to 3 min., or until cheese is melted, bubbling, and beginning to brown. Top with a sprinkle of cilantro and serve immediately.