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.