Spiced Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon with Asparagus
- 1 teaspoon bottled minced garlic
- 1/2 teaspoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon salt — divided
- 12 ounces fresh asparagus — trimmed
- 1 tablespoon cracked black pepper
- 2 teaspoons brandy
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 16 ounces beef tenderloin steaks — (about 1 inch thick)
- Cooking spray
- Preheat broiler.
- Combine minced garlic, olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and asparagus in a large bowl, tossing gently to coat.
- Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, brandy, and garlic powder; rub evenly over steaks. Place steaks on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil 6 minutes. Turn steaks over; add asparagus to pan. Broil 5 minutes or until desired degree of doneness.
