Shelly's Recipe

BEEF TIPS AND ARTICHOKES WITH MERLOT AND BLACK PEPPER GRAVY WITH BASIL MASHED POTATOES

Category: Beef

1 cup merlot wine
2 pkg (17 oz) beef tips with gravy
2 tsp steak seasoning and cracked black peppercorns
1 box (8 oz) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
1 box (8 oz) frozen petite peas with pearl onions, thawed

Basil Mashed Potatoes
1 (24 oz) container home-style mashed potatoes
1 tbsp prepared pesto
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the wine to a boil. Reduce the liquid by half, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the beef tips, steak seasoning, and peppercorns Bring to simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the artichokes and peas and cook until heated through, about 4 more minutes. Serve hot with Basil Mashed Potatoes. Serves 4

Basil Mashed Potatoes: Remove the plastic from the mashed potatoes. Microwave uncovered on high setting for 3 minutes. Remove from the microwave and stir. Return to microwave and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the pesto and chopped fresh basil. Serve hot.