Make your own restaurant-style refried beans at home for a fraction of the cost and very easily! These taste great as a side, in burritos, or atop a tostada.
1 Tbspoil (not optional if when using your pressure cooker)
1Tbspminced garlic
1/4cupdried onion flakes (or 1/2 cup onion, diced)
2Tbspbacon grease or lard (optional)
1/2cupshredded cheese (I like a Mexican blend)
salt to taste
14 oz.can diced green chiles
Instructions
Pour beans into your Instant Pot. Add 8 cups of water and 1 Tbsp. of oil (this is essential and ensures your pot works properly). Add in half an onion (sliced, diced or however you like it...it’s just for flavor), minced garlic, and one bay leaf.
Close the lid, and set the steam release to the “Seal” position. Press the “Beans” button this will automatically set the time for beans. You can manual release the beans after cooking, or if your beans are a little older, allow them to cook longer while the it naturally releases pressure.
After cooking drain the beans, reserving 1 cup of cooking liquid. Pour beans into stand mixer and using the whisk attachment mash the beans with chiles, salt and any other seasonings you'd like to add. Adding reserved liquid, as needed to get the consistency you like. Add cheese while beans are hot.