Instant Pot Refried Beans

 I used to think that making beans from dry beans was SO HARD to get right.  But with the instant pot, it's SO EASY! And way tastier than canned refried beans.  

1 TBS Olive oil
1 jalapeno pepper, cored/seeded/chopped 
1/2 cup chopped onion 
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 cups dry pinto beans, rinsed and picked over 
12 cups water 
1 TBS better than bouillon 
1-1/2 tsp salt 
2 tsp chili powder 
1 tsp paprika 
1/2 tsp cumin 
1/2 tsp onion powder 
1/2 tsp garlic powder 
2 TBS Apple cider vinegar 

Heat oil in the instant pot with saute button.   Add jalapeno, onion and garlic and saute for about 2-3 minutes until softened. 

Add beans, water, bouillon, spices and vinegar. 

Put lid on the instant pot.  Pressure cook on high for 35 minutes.  

When it's done, let it naturally release, which is about 20 minutes or so.   

Pour off most of the liquid into a bowl.   Use a stick blender to blend up the beans to the consistency you want (smooth and soft), adding more of the cooking liquid if needed.  You can use a potato masher too, but a stick blender will give a better consistency.