Southwestern Steak Tips With Refried Beans Recipes

SOUTHWESTERN TRI-TIP STEAKS

Steps:

• Mix together all ingredients except steaks and place steaks in a large baking dish or zip-lock bag. Pour the marinade over the steaks and chill in the fridge for several (up to 24) hours.
• Bring steaks to room temperature (about 30 minutes) and preheat grill.
• Grill for 8 to 10 minutes or until they reach desired doneness, then let steaks rest, covered with foil, for 5 minutes to redistribute juices.
• Slice thinly against the grain and serve.

SOUTHWEST STEAK

Steps:

• In a small bowl, mix the first seven ingredients; spread over both sides of steaks. Place in a large resealable plastic bag; refrigerate 6 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Grill steaks, covered, on a greased grill rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from heat 6-9 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired doneness (for medium-rare, a thermometer should read 135°; medium, 140°; medium-well, 145°)., Let steaks stand 5 minutes. Thinly slice across the grain.

SOUTHWESTERN STEAK TIPS WITH REFRIED BEANS

Steps:

• Pat steak tips dry with paper towels and season with salt and pepper.
• Heat 1 tablespoon oil in 12-inch skillet over med-high heat until just smoking.
• Add steak tips and cook until well browned all over, 6-8 minutes.
• Transfer to serving platter and tent loosely with foil.
• Add remaining 1 tablespoon oil, onion, and 1/4 teaspoon salt to now-empty skillet.
• Decrease heat to medium and cook until onion softens, about 5 minutes.
• Add chile powder and cumin and cook until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
• Add tomatoes and water and cook until sauce has almost thickened, about 5 minutes.
• Return steak tips and any accumulated juices to skillet.
• Stir in 1 tablespoon lime and 2 tablespoons cilantro and simmer until sauce is thickened, about 1 minute.
• Season with salt and pepper to taste.
• Meanwhile, combine refried beans, remaining 2 tablespoons lime juice, and remaining 3 tablespoons cilantro in bowl.
• Cover and microwave until warmed through, about 4 minutes.
• Serve with steak tips and lime wedges.
• *Can serve in warmed tortillas.