Ingredients

The following ingredients have 8 Servings
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil (lard or bacon drippings also work)
  • 1 cup yellow onion (chopped)
  • 1/2 cup cilantro (stems, chopped)
  • 1 teaspoon cumin
  • 1/2 teaspoon chipotle powder
  • 1 pound pinto beans (dry)
  • 4 1/2 cups water
  • salt to taste

Instruction

  • Saute onions and cilantro stems in 2 tablespoons of oil until the onions are translucent. Add cumin and chipotle powder. Stir in spices. Add sorted beans and water. Pressure cook for 40 minutes. Allow pressure cooker to release naturally, about 20 minutes. 
  • Taste beans and season with salt (I like about 1 1/2 teaspoons). If you desire refried style simply mash beans with either a potato masher or a stick blender until the beans are smooth.