Ingredients

2tbspcooking oil

1onion

3clovesgarlic

3cupsblack beans,(from two 15 oz cans), drained and rinsed canned

1cupchicken broth,or homemade stock, canned, low sodium

cuptomatoes in thick puree,canned, crushed

1ozpimentos,jar, sliced

1bay leaf

1tspsalt

1½lbsirloin steak

¼tspfresh ground black pepper

Preparation

In a medium saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the oil over moderately low heatl

Add the onion and garlic and cook for about 5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until translucent.

Add the beans, broth, tomatoes, pimentos, bay leaf, and salt.

Simmer for about 20 minutes, until thickened.

Remove the bay leaf. Light the grill or heat the broiler.

Rub the steak with the remaining oil; sprinkle with the remaining salt and the pepper.

Grill or broil for 4 minutes.

Turn; cook to taste, or about 4 minutes longer for medium-rare.

Cut into thin diagonal slices. Top the beans with the steak and sauce.