To: Neeka who wrote (20618 ) 12/9/2007 12:18:19 PM From: sandintoes Read Replies (1) | Respond to of 25073 Doesn 't this look great? With all the company I'm having over the holidays, I'll serve this one night or late afternoon for sure.Garlicky Steak and Asparagus . 2 servings Prep: 15 minutes Grill: 3 to 4 minutes View Nutrition Facts Ingredients 1 12- to 14-oz. boneless beef top loin (strip) steak, cut about 3/4 inch thick 1 or 2 large cloves garlic, coarsely chopped 1/2 tsp. cracked or coarsely ground black pepper 1/4 tsp. salt 8 to 10 thin asparagus spears, trimmed (6 oz.) 2 tsp. garlic-flavored olive oil or olive oil 1/2 cup beef broth 1 Tbsp. dry white wine 1/4 tsp. Dijon-style mustard Directions 1. Rub the steak on both sides with a mixture of the garlic, pepper, and salt, pressing in the mixture with your fingers. Place the asparagus in a shallow dish and drizzle with the oil. For sauce, in a medium skillet stir together the broth and wine. Cook over high heat for 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 1/4 cup. Whisk in mustard; keep warm. 2. Preheat an indoor electric grill on high setting, if available. Place steak on the grill rack. If using a covered grill, close lid. Grill until steak is desired doneness. (For a covered grill, allow 3 to 4 minutes for medium rare or 5 to 7 minutes for medium. For an uncovered grill, allow 6 to 8 minutes for medium rare or 8 to 10 minutes for medium, turning steak once.) If space allows, add asparagus to covered grill for the last 2 to 3 minutes or for uncovered grill the last 4 to 5 minutes of grilling. Cook asparagus until crisp-tender.* 3. Spoon sauce on serving plate. Cut steak in half crosswise. Serve steak halves atop sauce with asparagus on top. Makes 2 servings. *Note: The asparagus cooking time will vary with the size of asparagus. Also, if there is no room on the grill, the asparagus can be grilled after the steak. Conventional Method: Prepare as above through Step 1. Place steak on the unheated rack of a broiler pan. Broil 3 to 4 inches from the heat for 8 to 10 minutes for medium rare or 10 to 12 minutes for medium, turning once and adding asparagus to the rack of the broiler pan the last 2 minutes of broiling. Serve as directed above. bhg.com