Instant Pot Charro (Refried Beans)

Ingredients

• 4 cups water
• 2 cups dry pinto beans , rinsed
• 1 large onion , chopped
• 0.5 cups salsa , Optional
• 0.5 cups roughly chopped cilantro , or to taste
• 1 jalapeño pepper , minced
• 4 cloves garlic , minced
• 2 teaspoons tomato-flavored bouillon granules
• 2 teaspoons vegetable bouillon granules
• 0.5 teaspoons chili powder
• 0.5 teaspoons ground paprika
• 0.5 teaspoons ground cumin
• 0.5 teaspoons ground black pepper

Instructions

1. 1

   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.

2. 2

   Release pressure using the natural-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, 10 to 40 minutes. Unlock and remove lid.