Cuban Steak andd Black Beans and Rice
by Karen Mussoline
Email:kmussoline@icloud.com

URL Source: https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchen/garlicky-grilled-steak-with-black-beans-and
Source: FoodNetwork
Course: Main
Cuisine: Spanish
Food Group: Beef
Serves: 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup(s) extra-virgin olive oil
3 clove(s) garlic, finely grated
1-1/2 teaspoon(s) cumin
1-1/2 teaspoon(s) dried oregano
juice of one lime
15 ounce can black beans, undrained
1 cup(s) converted long-grain white rice
2 bell peppers red and green thinly sliced
1 large sweet onion, thinly sliced
1/2 cup(s) pimiento stuffed green olives

Preheat a grill to medium high. Combine 2 tablespoons olive oil, the garlic, 1 teaspoon each cumin and oregano and the lime juice in a small baking dish. Add the steak, turn to coat and season well with salt and pepper; set aside at least 10 minutes.


Meanwhile, combine the black beans with their liquid, the rice, 1 cup water, the remaining 1/2 teaspoon each cumin and oregano, 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper in a medium saucepan.

(I add additional peppers, onions, garlic and sautee them and add them to the black beans, rice and water for extra flavor)

Bring to a boil over high heat, stirring occasionally to prevent sticking. Reduce the heat to low, cover and cook until the liquid is absorbed and the rice is tender, about 17 minutes. Remove from the heat and set aside.


Combine the bell peppers, onion, remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil and a big pinch each of salt and pepper in a large bowl. Saute the peppers and onion, turning occasionally, until browned in spots and crisp-tender, 4 to 5 minutes. Return to the bowl, add the olives and toss. Grill the steaks until browned, about 3 minutes per side for medium rare; transfer to a cutting board.

Fluff the rice and divide among plates. Slice the steak and serve with the rice, vegetables and lime wedges. 

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