Chargrilled Steak With Drunken Potatoes

A filet mignon steak , chargrilled and served with garlic, white wine potatoes. Great for either weekday or entertaining.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 2

Ingredients

• For the chargrilled steak

• 11  ounces  filet mignon steaks
• 1  dash olive oil
• 1  teaspoon black peppercorns, crushed

• For the drunken potatoes

• 2  tablespoons olive oil
• 11  ounces potatoes, cut into thick chips
• 3  sprigs fresh thyme, leaves picked
• 3  garlic cloves, chopped
• 1 1⁄4 cups white wine
•  salt and pepper

Directions

1. For the steak, brush the steak with olive oil and then roll it in the black peppercorns.
2. Heat a griddle pan until smoking hot.
3. Add the steak and fry for 3-4 minutes each side or until cooked through. Set aside to rest.
4. For the drunken potatoes, heat the oil in a sauté pan. Add the potatoes and cook for three minutes or until browned slightly on all sides over a medium heat.
5. Add the thyme and garlic to the potatoes and cook for one minute.
6. Increase the heat of the pan and add the wine.
7. Bring to a simmer, cover with a lid and cook for 12 minutes or until the potatoes are cooked.
8. To serve, place the potatoes on a plate and place the steak on top.