Try peppery steak made easy with brown gravy mix.

An elegant way to end the day, this peppery steak recipe is made easy with brown gravy mix.

Your Menu: Serves 4

Bordelaise Peppery Steak

• Cooked baby carrots
• Mixed green salad with your favorite salad dressing

Test Kitchen Tips:

If you don't have both white and red wine, use 3 tablespoons of either wine wine when making the sauce. If you prefer not to use wine, you may use 3 tablespoons cranberry juice.

Save on prep time by purchasing pre-sliced mushrooms.

To prepare carrots, cook 2 cups purchased peeled baby carrots in lightly salted boiling water for 7 to 9 minutes or until crisp tender. Drain and toss with butter, if desired, and season with additional salt and ground black pepper. To dress up cooked baby carrots, drizzle them with butter and top with pistachio nuts.

Shopping List:

• 1 bottle dry red wine
• 1 bottle dry white wine
• 1, 1- to 1.2-ounce package brown gravy mix
• 1 onion
• 1, 2-ounce jar diced pimiento
• 1 package fresh mushrooms
• 4, 6-ounce beef rib eye, top loin, or tenderloin steaks, cut 3/4 inch thick
• 1, 16-ounce bag peeled baby carrots
• 1 bag mixed salad greens
• Purchased salad dressing

Pantry Items:

• Granulated sugar
• Cracked black pepper
• Garlic powder
• Olive oil

Equipment Needed:

• Measuring cups and spoons
• Cutting board and knife
• 3-quartsaucepan with lid
• Wooden spoon
• Small fine mesh sieve
• Small bowl
• 10-inch skillet
• Tongs

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