Flank Steak And 3 Beans

• 2 pounds flank steak
• kosher salt and pepper to season
• 6 slices applewood smoked bacon, 1/4 inch dinced
• 1 large red onion, 1/4 inch diced
• 2 medium jalapenos, seeded and minced
• 6 medium cloves of garlic, minced or pressed
• 1 teaspoon kosher salt
• 2 teaspoons freshly cracked black pepper
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, plus more to adjust seasoning
• 1 15-ounce can of black beans, rinsed
• 1 15-ounce can of kidney beans with juice
• 1 15-ounce can of baby butter beans with juice
• 1/3 cup molasses
• 2 tablespoons dark brown sugar
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1/3 cup ketchup

1. Place the flank steak in the freezer for about 30 minutes. Dice it into 1/4" pieces and sprinkle on a little kosher salt and pepper. Set aside.
2. In a large Dutch oven (preferably cast iron or enameled cast iron) over medium-high heat, render the bacon until just starting to crisp, 6 to 7 minutes, stirring as needed. Remove 1 Tablespoon of the bacon drippings and set aside. Add the onions and jalapenos and cook until the onions are translucent, about 5 minutes more. Add in the garlic, salt and pepper and stir/cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Remove everything from the pot to a medium bowl. Set aside.
3. Wipe down the inside of the pot. Add the reserved 1 Tablespoon bacon fat and, when it is nice and hot, add in 1/3 to 1/2 of the steak and cook, stirring as needed until just starting to brown, about 8 minutes. Remove to the vegetable bowl, repeat with the remaining steak.
4. Once the steak is cooked, deglaze the Dutch oven with 1 Tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Return all the vegetables and cooked steak back into the pot. Add in the beans, molasses, brown sugar, soy sauce and ketchup, stirring gently to combine. Bring the pot to a simmer over low heat. Cover and cook for 2 hours, stirring every 20 to 30 minutes to assure that the bottom doesn't stick. If needed, add in more apple cider vinegar, a tablespoon at a time to personal taste. The sauce should not tast heavily of vinegar, but there should be just a little hint of it there. Serve with crusty bread for a hearty meal or as a side dish.

flank steak, kosher salt, bacon, red onion, jalapeufos, garlic, kosher salt, freshly cracked black pepper, apple cider vinegar, black beans, kidney beans, butter, molasses, brown sugar, soy sauce, ketchup

Taken from food52.com/recipes/13414-flank-steak-and-3-beans (may not work)