Instant Pot Refried Beans

These Instant Pot Refried Beans are creamy, delicious, and take minimum time and effort to prepare!

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It costs $3.49 to make this recipe. The recipe makes six servings for $0.58 per serving.

Ingredients AND ESTIMATED COST

– Dried pinto beans – $0.74 – Chicken stock – $1.32 – White onion – $0.70 – Garlic powder – $0.03 – Salted butter – $0.60 PER SERVING COST: $0.58 PER SERVING COST: $0.58 RECIPE COST: $3.49 RECIPE COST: $3.49 Get Recipe

NOTE: The recipe prices are calculated by using grocery store websites. The actual cost of the recipe will vary depending on what ingredients you already have. Get Recipe

Step-by-step instructions!

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Place all the ingredients except for the butter and garnishes in the Instant Pot and stir them together.

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Put the lid on the pot and set it to manual and cook for 45 minutes on high.

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Finally, place the beans back in the pot and then use an immersion blender to puree the beans.

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Add in the cooking liquid as needed until the desired consistency is reached.

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Add in the butter and stir until it is melted.

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