Frijoles Refritos

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried pinto beans
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 small onion
• salt (to taste)
• 5 Tablespoons pork lard or oil (use less if you want)

Instructions

1. 1

   Place beans in your Instant Pot and add garlic and onion.

2. 2

   Add 6 cups of water and cook on high pressure for 35 minutes (read notes).

3. 3

   Natural release for 15 minutes, then move the valve to completely release the stem.

4. 4

   Add salt to taste and mix well.

5. 5

   --- Fry the beans ---

6. 6

   Place lard in a frying pan and heat it over medium-low heat.

7. 7

   Carefully, add the cooked beans to the pan.

8. 8

   Shake the pan to spread well the beans and allow to simmer for 1 minute.

9. 9

   Low the heat and use a potato masher to mash the beans until your desired consistency.