Side dishe for 4
Instant Pot Refried Beans with broth
Pinto beans pressure-cook with bacon, onion, garlic, and spices before being mashed with cheddar and green onions.
Typical price
$7.99for 4 servings
$2.00 per serving$7.99 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.
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- 95 minstart to table
- Involveddifficulty
- 4servings as written
- $typical cost tier
MexicanBudgetSide dishesInstant Pot
What it costs
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| Ingredient | Amount | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Bacon$6.49 each typical | 0.25 | $2.27Typical price |
| Canned beans$0.09/oz typical | 16 oz | $1.44Typical price |
| Onions$1.29/lb typical | 0.5 lb | $0.65Typical price |
| Garlic$0.75 each typical | 0.5 | $0.30Typical price |
| Broth or stock$0.07/oz typical | 33 oz | $2.32Typical price |
| Green onions$1.19 each typical | 0.25 | $0.34Typical price |
| Cheddar and shredded cheese$0.30/oz typical | 1.25 oz | $0.38Typical price |
| Total for the servings shown | $7.99 | |
Pantry staples you likely have
Dried spices (cumin, paprika, chili powder, oregano)Dried herbs, spices and seasoning blendsSalt and pepper
Not included in the cost.
Ingredients
- 6 strips thick cut smoked bacon
- 1 lb pinto beans
- 1 large onion
- 4 cloves garlic
- 4 cups unsalted chicken stock
- 3/4 tsp chilli powder
- 1 tsp ground cumin
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- salt to taste (optional)
- 2 stalks green onions
- 36 g medium cheddar cheese
Steps
- Rinse the pinto beans and remove any damaged beans.
- Set a 6-quart Instant Pot to Sauté, cook the chopped bacon for 6 minutes, and leave the fat in the pot.
- Add the onion and garlic, then cook for 3 minutes.
- Add the beans, chicken stock, chili powder, cumin, and oregano, then seal the pot and cook on high pressure for 45 minutes.
- Let the pressure release naturally for 20 minutes, then release the remaining pressure.
- Mash the beans in the pot, stir in the cheddar, and top with sliced green onions.
Swaps
- Onions for Red onionsabout $0.20/lb more at typical prices
- Cheddar and shredded cheese for Mozzarellaabout the same price
- Canned beans for Dried beans and lentilsabout $0.02/oz more at typical prices
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