How To Make Homemade Refried Beans

cooked pinto beans 

(You may used canned whole beans if you like. I prefer to use dry beans and cook them myself. Directions follow below.)

healthy fat for sauteing 

(Butter, coconut oil, beef tallow, or lard would all work here. Avoid olive oil as it isn’t stable at high temperatures.)

chopped onion

minced garlic

 t. cumin

paprika

sea salt

chili powder (

more or less- the intensity of chili powders seems to vary)

black pepper

Milk, as needed 

(water or bean broth can be used if your family is dairy-free. However, I prefer the richness that the milk adds.)