Authentic Refried Beans Homemade My Secret to Creamy

Ingredients

• 1 pound (450g) dried pinto beans, rinsed and sorted
• 8 cups (2 liters) water, plus more for soaking
• 1 large white onion, roughly chopped (about 1 cup)
• 4 cloves garlic, minced (about 1 tablespoon)
• 2 dried chiles de arbol, stemmed and seeded (optional, for heat)
• 1 tablespoon kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
• 4 tablespoons lard, bacon fat, or vegetable oil
• Optional: epazote sprig