Garlicky Steak and Asparagus

By carvalhohm

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

Details

Adapted from recipe.com

Preparation

Step 1

1.Rub steak on both sides with mixture of the garlic, pepper, and salt, pressing in mixture with your fingers. Place asparagus in shallow dish and drizzle with oil. For sauce, in medium skillet stir together 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 grill rack. If using covered grill, close lid. Grill until steak is desired doneness. (For covered grill, allow 3 to 4 minutes for medium rare or 5 to 7 minutes for medium. For 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 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.

Note:
Asparagus cooking time will vary with size of asparagus. Also, if there is no room on the grill, asparagus can be grilled after steak.

Conventional Method:
Prepare as above through Step 1. Place steak on unheated rack of 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 rack of broiler pan last 2 minutes of broiling. Serve as directed above.

Calories 458