Next Level Side Dish: Duck Fat Refried Beans

Ingredients

• 1 pound dried pinto beans
• water
• 1 medium sweet onion
• 3 serrano peppers
• 3 large garlic cloves
• 3 sprigs fresh epazote (see note) or oregano
• 1 tablespoon fresh oregano leaves
• 1 cup duck fat
• 1 teaspoon cumin
• 3 teaspoons salt
• 1/2 cup light Mexican beer
• 1 cup shredded Monterey jack or Oaxacan cheese