Southwestern Steak Tips With Refried Beans - cooking recipe

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

Preparation

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.