Instant Pot Charro (Refried Beans)
Description
The Instant Pot charro (refried beans) recipe lets the electric pressure cooker do all the work for Mexican "charro" beans with onion, cumin, and cilantro.
Ingredients
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4 cups water
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2 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed
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1 large onion, chopped
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1/2 cup salsa
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1/2 cup roughly chopped cilantro, or to taste
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1 jalapeno pepper, minced
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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2 teaspoons tomato-flavored bouillon
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2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon
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1/2 teaspoon chili powder
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1/2 teaspoon ground paprika
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1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
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1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
Directions
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Combine water, pinto beans, onion, salsa, cilantro, jalapeño, garlic, tomato bouillon, vegetable bouillon, chili powder, paprika, cumin, and black pepper in a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot). Close and lock the lid. Select Bean/Chili function; set timer for 45 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
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Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.