Appetizer for 4
Instant Pot Refried Beans
$7.56for 495 minServes 4
Pinto beans cook under pressure with onion, garlic, spices, and broth before being mashed until creamy.
Photo: pressurecookrecipes.com
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
 | Canned beans, 16 oz$0.09/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.44Typical price |
 | Onions, 0.5 lb$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
 | Garlic, 0.5$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Broth, 33 oz$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
 | Fresh herbs (cilantro, 0.25$1.49 each typical | 0.25 | $0.37Typical price |
 | Poblano and other fresh chiles, 0.5$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Green onions, 0.5$1.19 each typical | 0.5 | $0.59Typical price |
 | Fresh tomatoes, 0.2 lb$1.99/lb typical | 0.2 lb | $0.40Typical price |
 | Lemons and limes, 0.5$0.60 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
 | Swiss, 1 oz$0.40/oz typical | 1 oz | $0.40Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.56 | ||
Swaps
- Swap onions for red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Swap canned beans for dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
Pantry staples you likely have
Olive and cooking oilDried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
- 95 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
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$1.89 per serving$7.56 for 4
Typical price: Salefork's estimate of an everyday US shelf price for each ingredient. Pick your city to price it from this week's ad.
Ingredients
- 1 lb pinto beans
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 large onion
- 3/4 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 cups unsalted chicken stock
- salt to taste (optional)
- cilantro
- jalapeno
- green onions
- tomatoes
- lime
- feta cheese
Steps
- Set a 6-quart Instant Pot to sauté, heat the olive oil, and cook the chopped onion for 5 minutes.
- Add the garlic, chili powder, cumin, and oregano, and cook for 1 minute.
- Stir in the dried pinto beans and chicken stock, then secure the lid.
- Cook on high pressure for 35 minutes, then let the pressure release naturally for 20 minutes.
- Release any remaining pressure, remove the lid, and mash the beans with a potato masher until creamy.
- Stir in cilantro, jalapeno, green onions, tomatoes, lime, or feta if using, then season with salt.
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