Cowboy steaks with ranch beans and slaw

4 Servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
2slicesBacon; thick-cut, diced
1largeYellow bell pepper; cut into 1/2\" cubes
1mediumRed onion; finely chopped
15ouncesPinto beans; drained
cupBarbecue sauce
¼cupWater
½cupMayonnaise
½cupSour cream
1tablespoonCider vinegar
1tablespoonPoppy seeds
1tablespoonSugar
½teaspoonSalt
½teaspoonPepper
1poundsColeslaw; package mix
1tablespoonOlive oil
4Beef strip steaks; boneless
1tablespoonChili powder

Directions

BEANS

SLAW

STEAKS

1. Beans: In medium saucepan, cook bacon over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring until brown and crisp. Add half the yellow pepper and half the red onion; saute 3 minutes, until onion is translucent. Stir in the beans, barbecue sauce and water; simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cover, keep warm.

2. Slaw: Meanwhile, in serving bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, poppy seeds, sugar, salt and pepper. Add coleslaw mix and remaining yellow pep and red onion; toss.

3. Steaks: In large skillet, heat oil over high heat. Rub steaks all over with chili powder. When oil is hot, add steaks; cok 2 minutes per side for medium-rare, 3 minutes per side for medium and 4 - 5 minutes per side for well-done. Serve with beans and slaw.

Recipe by: McCall's, Page 143, Sept. 1997 Posted to MC-Recipe Digest by Barb at PK <abprice@...> on Apr 16, 1998