July 10, 2017

Steak and Pinto Beans

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There's nothing fancy about Steak and Pinto Beans. It's quick and simple, yet makes a satisfying meal for my Meat-and-Potato-Loving husband. Great for weeknight dinners.

I’ve been making Steak and Pinto Beans since my husband and I first married. It’s one of our family favorites. There’s really nothing fancy about this dish. It’s quick and simple, yet makes a satisfying meal for my Meat-and-Potato-Loving husband.

(Post modified on 3/19/23.)

Oddly enough, our daughters and I probably enjoy this recipe even more than him. We crave it on a regular basis. It’s so easy to make. Perfect for a weeknight dinner when you want something quick and filling.

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Ingredients for Steak and Pinto Beans

(See the full recipe at the bottom of this post.)

round steak, thinly sliced
vegetable oil
butter
salt and freshly ground black pepper
pinto beans
minced onion
dried parsley

Tips on Making this Dish

Begin by gathering your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.

This recipe requires two pounds of round steak, one of the less expensive types of meat to purchase. Thinly slice it across the grain for ultimate tenderness.

Season steak pieces with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper and then sear it in a hot cast iron skillet with vegetable oil and butter to brown on both sides.

Then pour on the Pinto Beans.

Pinto Beans are for Cowboys

You could try other types of beans. Red Kidney. Black. Even Cannellini or Navy. But we like Pinto beans the best for this dish. You might even call this a Cowboy Dinner.

When you add the beans to the steak, be sure to include the juice. That’s what makes this dish so yummy! Bring the beans to a boil.

Add in some minced onion and dried parsley for a little extra seasoning. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until the bean juice thickens. Be sure to allow time for the water to cook out of the sauce to make a nice thick gravy. That’s when you know it’s done.

Add more kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper as desired. This recipe will serve 4 people.Serve Steak and Pinto Beans with Broccoli and Cheese, Mashed Potatoes or Country Fried Potatoes.

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Steak and Pinto Beans

Here's an old favorite to serve your family when you want a satisfying yet quick meal. Serve with Country Fried Potatoes.

4.50 from 6 votes

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Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Keyword: Cast Iron Cooking, Cowboy Food, Pinto Beans, Round Steak

Prep Time: 10

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 40

Servings:

Equipment

Cutting Board

Knife Set

Cast Iron Skillet

Spurtle Set

Ingredients

2 pounds round steak thinly sliced across the grain
3 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 tablespoons butter
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
27 oz pinto beans
1 tablespoon dried parsley
2 teaspoons minced onion

Instructions

Gather your ingredients so that you have everything close at hand on the counter or table.
Using a sharp knife and cutting board, thinly slice the steak across the grain to make bite-size pieces.
Heat oil and butter in a large cast iron skillet. Sear prepared pieces of steak and sprinkle with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper until pieces are lightly browned.
Add pinto beans (with juice) and bring beans to a boil.
Stir in the dried minced onion and dried parsley. Cover and simmer for 15-20 minutes until juice thickens. Serves 4