Southwestern Steak Tips With Refried Beans |
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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 5 |
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America's Test Kitchen Ingredients:
1 1/2 lbs sirloin steaks, tips trimmed and cut into 2-inch chunks |
salt |
pepper |
2 tablespoons vegetable oil |
1 onion, chopped fine |
1 teaspoon dried chipotle powder |
1 teaspoon ground cumin |
1 (14 1/2 ounce) can diced tomatoes |
1/2 cup water |
3 tablespoons lime juice, plus lime wedges for serving |
5 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro |
2 (15 ounce) cans refried beans |
Directions:
1. Pat steak tips dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch skillet over med-high heat until just smoking.
3. Add steak tips and cook until well browned all over, 6-8 minutes.
4. Transfer to serving platter and tent loosely with foil.
5. Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, onion, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to now-empty skillet.
6. Decrease heat to medium and cook until onion softens, about 5 minutes.
7. Add chile powder and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
8. Add tomatoes and water and cook until sauce has almost thickened, about 5 minutes.
9. Return steak tips and any accumulated juices to skillet.
10. Stir in 1 tablespoon lime and 2 tablespoons cilantro and simmer until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute.
11. Season with salt and pepper to taste.
12. Meanwhile, combine refried beans, remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, and remaining 3 tablespoons cilantro in bowl.
13. Cover and microwave until warmed through, about 4 minutes.
14. Serve with steak tips and lime wedges.
15. *Can serve in warmed tortillas.
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