Southwestern Steak Tips With Refried Beans

America's Test Kitchen

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 5

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 1/2ounce) 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.