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Spicy Western Beef Steaks with Cowboy Beans

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Grandma’s Coleslaw

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Recipe courtesy of the National Cattleman’s Beef Association

Preparation facts

Yield: 6 servings

Ingredients

2 boneless beef chuck shoulder steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 2 pounds)

4 slices bacon

1 cup finely chopped onion

1/2 cup finely chopped green bell pepper

1 clove garlic, chopped

1 can (15 to 16 ounces) each kidney and pinto beans, drained

1 Tbs packed brown sugar

Western BBQ Sauce:

1 cup ketchup

1/2 cup each cider vinegar and water

3 Tbs packed brown sugar

1 Tbs Worcestershire sauce

1 tsp hot pepper sauce

Directions

Combine sauce ingredients in medium saucepan; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer 10 minutes. Refrigerate 3/4 cup for beans. Refrigerate 1/4 cup for basting. Cool remaining sauce for marinade.

Place beef steaks and cooled sauce in food-safe plastic bag; turn to coat. Close bag; marinate in refrigerator 6 hours or as long as overnight, turning occasionally.

Cook bacon in large skillet until crisp; crumble. Discard all but 2 tablespoons drippings. Add onion, bell pepper and garlic; cook and stir over medium heat 5 minutes. Stir in bacon, beans, 3/4 cup sauce and sugar; heat through.

Remove steaks; discard marinade. Place steaks on grid over medium, ash-covered coals. Grill, uncovered, 16 to 20 minutes for medium rare to medium doneness, turning occasionally. Brush both sides with 1/4 cup sauce during last 5 to 6 minutes. Carve into thin slices. Serve with beans.

Nutrition facts

Serving Size 1 serving
Calories 646
Calories from Fat 249 (39%)
% Daily Value*
42%Total Fat 27g
44%Saturated Fat 8.9g
Polyunsaturated Fat 2g
Monounsaturated Fat 12.1g
35%Cholesterol 105mg
55%Sodium 1318mg
34%Potassium 1204mg
16%Total Carbohydrate 49g
47%Dietary Fiber 11.7g
Sugars 19g
Sugar Alcohols 0g
102%Protein 51g
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Nutrition facts are calculated by a food expert using nutritional values provided by the USDA for common products used as recipe ingredients. Actual nutritional values may differ depending on the amounts or products used and can be affected by cooking methods.