Carne Asada With Black Beans
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/3 cup dried ancho chile powder
- 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
- 1 1/2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 3/4 cup water
- salt (only if needed)
- 6 (12 ounce) boneless rib-eye steaks, about 1 inch thick
- 1 (3 ounce) dried chorizo sausage, thinly sliced
- 1 large white onion, finely chopped
- 2 (15 ounce) cans black beans (drained well)
- avocados, slices for garnish or guacamole, for garnish
- sliced lime wedge (for avocado slices)
- In a small saucepan, heat 1 tablespoon of the vegetable oil.
- Add the garlic and cook over moderate heat until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Add the chile powder, vinegar, 1 teaspoon of the oregano and 3/4 cup of water and cook over very low heat, whisking occasionally, until the marinade is slightly thickened, about 3 minutes.
- Season with salt.
- Transfer the marinade to a large baking dish and let cool completely.
- Add the steaks and turn to coat.
- Cover and refrigerate overnight.
- Light a grill. In a large saucepan, heat the remaining 1 tablespoon of oil.
- Add the chorizo and cook over moderate heat until crisp, about 4 minutes.
- Using a slotted spoon, transfer the chorizo to a bowl; reserve it for another use.
- Add the onion to the saucepan along with the remaining 1/2 teaspoon of oregano and cook until softened, about 6 minutes.
- Add the beans with their liquid and simmer until slightly thickened, about 10 minutes.
- Season lightly with salt.
- Grill the rib eye steaks over moderately high heat, turning once, about 12 minutes for medium-rare meat.
- Serve the steaks with the black beans, avocado slices and lime wedges.
- *Spicy, peppery Cotes-du-Rhone Wine: 2006 Domaine d'Andezon.
vegetable oil, garlic, chile powder, cider vinegar, oregano, water, salt, chorizo sausage, white onion, black beans, avocados, lime
Taken from www.food.com/recipe/carne-asada-with-black-beans-315590 (may not work)