Refried Beans

• 4 cup cooked/canned beans (either red, black or pinto)
• 3 tbsp fat for sauteing (butter, coconut oil, lard/beef drippings)
• 1 cup onion, chopped
• 5 clove minced garlic
• 2 1/2 tsp ground cumin
• 2 tsp paprika
• 2 tsp sea salt
• 1/2 tsp ground black pepper
• 1/2 tsp chili powder, more or less to taste
• 1 milk, water or bean broth, as needed

1. In large pot, saute onions in fat until translucent.
2. Add garlic & cook an additional 1-2 minutes
3. Add beans and milk as needed for desired consistency (more for thinner paste, less for thicker paste)
4. Stir in all spices & bring to a slow simmer.
5. Cook on low heat for 10-20 minutes stirring occasionally.
6. Add a splash more milk if it cooks down too much
7. Once it has cooked down enough & the spices have had enough time for the flavors to infuse, mash beans with a potato masher, fork, immersion blender, etc.
8. Serve on burritos, with rice, in a taco salad, whatever you fancy!

beans, sauteing, onion, garlic, ground cumin, paprika, salt, ground black pepper, chili powder, milk

Taken from cookpad.com/us/recipes/358452-refried-beans (may not work)