Ingredients

* 1 (16 oz) package French Fries
* 4 (6 oz) natural steaks (New York Strip, Tenderloin or Rib-Eye)
* 4 Tbsp black peppercorns, crushed
* 1 medium shallot, minced
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 cup red wine (Cabernet,Merlot or Zinfandel)
* 1 cup beef broth
* 1 Tbsp thyme, minced
* 4 Tbsp Wild Oats Organic Unsalted Butter
* salt and pepper to taste

Directions

1. Prepare fries according to package.
2. Heat a heavy bottomed skillet over high heat.
3. Season the steaks with salt.
4. Press 1 Tbsp peppercorns on top of each steak.
5. Place steaks, unpeppered-sides down in skillet.
6. Turn heat to medium-high.
7. Sear for 6 minutes.
8. Turn steaks over and cook 3 minutes for rare, 4 minutes for medium-rare or 5 minutes for medium.
9. Remove steaks, cover and allow to rest.
10. Use the same pan to make the sauce.
11. Turn heat to medium. Add shallots and garlic. Cook until soft.
12. Add wine and broth.
13. Stir to release cooked bits (yum yums)from the pan.
14. Simmer until reduced by half.
15. Stir in butter and thyme, until thickened.
16. Kosher Salt and pepper to taste.
17. Spoon sauce over sliced steaks. Serve with crisp fries.