Learn the easy way to make refried beans in the Instant Pot and you'll never make them any other way. Electric pressure cookers make the best beans and it doesn’t take a long time like the stovetop!
Thoroughly rinse the beans in a strainer, removing stones and broken or moldy beans.
Turn your Instant Pot on Saute, then add the bacon grease and onion. Saute until the onion becomes translucent. Add the garlic in and cook for 30 seconds, then turn of the heat.
Add the chicken stock, taco seasoning, salt, bay leaf and rinsed beans to the Instant Pot and stir to combine.
Put the lid on your Instant Pot and cook on high pressure for 60 minutes, then allow for a full natural release of pressure. Open the lid and discard the bay leaf.
Drain beans in a strainer set over a bowl so you can save the liquid. Don't toss it!
Use an immersion blender to mash the beans and slowly add the reserved liquid back until you get the consistency you like. They'll thicken more as they cool.
Serve your amazing refried beans as a side dish with your favorite Mexican recipes.