Grilled Steak and Bean Sandwiches

At Contimo Provisions, a Napa Valley food truck, chef-owners Ryan Harris and Kevin Folan bring fine-dining creds and from-scratch components to their craft. For this much-loved sandwich, they pile grilled steak and homemade pico de gallo into sandwich rolls. Their bean spread takes it to the next level--although they use freshly simmered Rancho Gordo dried beans, this simpler version using canned pintos or pinquitos (as well as store-bought salsa) also delivers lots of flavor.

STEAK AND SANDWICHES

1 1/2 pounds skirt steak, fat trimmed

1 large garlic clove

1 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil

4 bolillo* rolls or other sandwich rolls such as ciabatta, each about 4 oz.

1 cup loosely packed cilantro sprigs

SALSA

1 1/2 cups fresh salsa

Zest and juice of 1 lime

BEAN SPREAD

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

1 small garlic clove

1 can (15 oz.) drained, cooked pinquito or pinto beans (plain or with added seasonings)

1/4 teaspoon red chile flakes

2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil

1 1/2 teaspoons lemon juice

Step 1

Prepare steak: Pound garlic, salt, and pepper into a paste, using a mortar and pestle. Add oil and smear all over steak. Cut steak into 5- to 6-in. pieces and set aside.

Step 2

Make salsa: Combine ingredients and set aside.

Step 3

Make bean spread: Toast cumin in a small frying pan over medium heat until fragrant, 1 to 2 minutes. With motor running, drop garlic into food processor to mince. Add beans, cumin, chile flakes, oil, and lemon juice; whirl until smooth (mixture will be thick). Set aside.

Step 4

Heat a grill to high (450° to 550°). Grill steak, turning once, until done the way you like, 5 to 6 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer to a board. Crisp rolls on grill, turning often, about 1 minute; set on board.

Step 5

Drain salsa and add 2 tbsp. liquid to beans. Split rolls and smear cut sides with bean spread. Slice steak across the grain, pile into rolls, and top with salsa and cilantro.

Step 6

*Find at well-stocked grocery stores and Latino markets.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 0

Amount Per Serving
Calories 710Calories from Fat 31

% Daily Value *
Total Fat 25g39%

Saturated Fat 6.9g35%
Cholesterol 76mg26%
Sodium 1552mg65%
Total Carbohydrate 71g24%

Dietary Fiber 4.5g18%
Protein 48g96%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

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