Steak Marsala, Mashed Cauliflower & Roasted Asparagus...a way to a man's heart :)

STEAK MARSALA

FOR THE STEAKS:

4 petite filet mignons

Steak seasoning

1 tablespoon olive oil

Pat steaks dry and generously season both sides with steak seasoning.  Heat olive oil in an oven-proof black skillet for about 3 minutes.  Place steaks in skillet and sear for exactly 3 minutes on each side.  Remove from heat and place the steaks in the skillet into a 375 oven.  Bake for exactly 14 minutes.  Remove from the oven and let them rest for 10 minutes. 

 

FOR THE MARSALA SAUCE:

1 tablespoon olive oil

2 tablespoons butter

1 (12-ounce) package sliced mushrooms

½ cup onion, chopped

3 garlic cloves, minced

Zattaran’s Cajun seasoning, to taste

1 (14.5-ounce) can beef broth

1 cup good quality Marsala wine

2 tablespoons sugar

Salt and pepper to taste

While the steaks are in the oven, heat the olive oil and butter in a skillet and sauté’ the onions for 4 minutes.  Add the mushrooms and sauté’ another 3 minutes over medium heat.  Add the minced garlic and the remaining ingredients and bring to a boil.  Once at a boil, reduce to simmering for about 20 minutes or until the sauce thickens.  Ladle sauce over steaks.

ROASTED ASPARAGUS 

1 bunch of asparagus rinsed and ends cut off

2 T olive oil

Salt and pepper to taste

Place asparagus on a foil-lined cookie sheet, drizzle with olive oil and sprinkle salt and pepper over asparagus. Place in oven heated to 400.  Bake 12 minutes.

MASHED CAULIFLOWER

2 (1-pound) bags frozen cauliflower

4 tablespoons whipped cream cheese

2 tablespoons butter

Salt and pepper to taste

½ cup sharp cheddar, shredded

Boil cauliflower for about 20 minutes or until softened.  Drain well.  In a large bowl, place cream cheese, butter, salt and pepper.  Add cauliflower and mix with a stand up mixer until well blended.  Stir in cheddar cheese.