Monday, August 4, 2025

Instant Pot Refried Beans - No Soak

 

Instant Pot Pinto Beans 

{no soaking needed!}

Instant Pot Pinto Beans are so easy to make and there's no need to pre-soak! Learn how to cook dried pinto beans in under 40 minutes and have ready to use beans in your favorite recipe.
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Course: Entree
Cuisine: American
 
Prep Time: 5minutes 
Cook Time: 35minutes 
Total Time: 60minute40
 
 
Servings:  cups cooked beans
 
Calories: 225kcal
 

Ingredients


  • 6 cups dried pinto beans, rinsed 

  • 12 cups hot water, or broth

    1 med or large onion, finely
     diced

     4 cloves garlic, peeled and
     minced (or garlic powder 
     equivalent)

    2-3 Tbsp jalepeno juice from  a can of pickled jale[penos

    Instant Pot (8-quart-size)



Instructions

  • Fill a pot with warmish water (the temperature of the water is similar to a river in the tropics at the equator; it should be on the warmer side of cool, but not cold). Add the 6 cups of dried beans to pot and stir
  •  Rinsing helps remove any dirt and dirt clods. Rinse the beans in a strainer/colander in the same warmish cool water. 
  • Add the rinsed beans and 12 cups of water to the Instant Pot. Add more water to ensure the beans are covered by at least 1 inch of water or broth.
  • Cover and lock the lid, then turn the valve to sealing.  Select the beans/chili button (if no preprogrammed button, then 15 minutes at HIGH pressure ).
  • When the beans are finished cooking, wait for the Instant Pot to cool down for 10 minutes. Or release pressure manually by placing a hand towel over the valve and carefully venting the steam valve on the lid.  It is safe to open the lid once all steam has been released.
    **Please note: Instant Pots vary in cooking, so beans may take a little longer to cook with certain IPs. If you find your beans are not fully cooked after the initial 30 minutes, put the lid back on and manually select at high pressure another 5-10 minutes.**


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