COWBOY STEAKS WITH RANCH BEANS AND SLAW
This recipe makes the complete meal!
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FOR THE BEANS
  1. 2 slices bacon, thick-cut, diced
  2. 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
  3. 1 medium red onion, finely chopped
  4. 1 (15 ounce) can pinto beans, drained
  5. 1/3 cup barbecue sauce
  6. 1/4 cup water
FOR THE SLAW
  1. 1/2 cup mayonnaise
  2. 1/2 cup sour cream
  3. 1 tablespoon cider vinegar
  4. 1 tablespoon poppy seeds
  5. 1 tablespoon sugar
  6. 1/2 teaspoon salt
  7. 1/2 teaspoon ground black pepper
  8. 1 (1 pound) package shredded cabbage/coleslaw mix
FOR THE STEAKS
  1. 1 tablespoon olive oil
  2. 4 boneless beef strip steaks
  3. 1 tablespoon chili powder
TO PREPARE THE BEANS
  1. In medium saucepan, cook bacon over medium-high heat 3 to 4 minutes, stirring until brown and crisp.
  2. Add half the yellow pepper and half the red onion; saute 3 minutes, until onion is translucent.
  3. Stir in the beans, barbecue sauce and water; simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cover, keep warm.
TO PREPARE THE SLAW
  1. Meanwhile, in serving bowl, whisk mayonnaise, sour cream, vinegar, poppy seeds, sugar, salt and pepper. Add coleslaw mix and remaining yellow pepper and red onion; toss.
TO PREPARE THE STEAKS
  1. In large skillet, heat oil over high heat. Rub steaks all over with chili powder. When oil is hot, add steaks; cook 2 minutes per side for medium-rare, 3 minutes per side for medium and 4-5 minutes per side for well-done.