What's for dinner?

I'm trying out a new recipe tonight. My husband is a fan of meat and potatoes and I wanted a little variety, and I found this recipe over at Food TV Canada.

Bistro Steak On Garlic Croutes And Sweet Potato Frites


Bistro Steak On Garlic Croutes

•4 slices Vienna bread
•1 clove garlic, halved
•4 tsp olive oil
•2 x 8 oz rib eye grilling steak or 2 x 8 oz striploin grilling steak
•2 tbsp cracked green peppercorns or 2 tbsp cracked black peppercorns
•1/4 cup red wine
•1/4 cup beef stock
•1/4 cup finely diced sweet red pepper
•1 shallot or 1 green onion, finely, diced
•2 tsp butter

Sweet Potato Frites

•4 sweet potato
•1 tbsp vegetable oil
•1 tsp dried thyme
•1/4 tsp salt
•1/4 tsp pepper

Directions:

Bistro Steak On Garlic Croutes

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Rub bread all over with cut side of garlic; brush with 2 teaspoons (10 mL) of the oil. Toaston baking sheet for 10 minutes or until golden.

Meanwhile, trim off all but 1/8 inch (3 mm) fat from steak. Roll edges in peppercorns to coat.

In skillet, heat remaining oil over medium-high heat; cook steaks for 4 to 6 minutes per side or until medium-rare inside and browned. Transfer to plate; cover and keep warm.

Add wine and stock to skillet; bring to boil, scraping up any brown bits. Boil for about 1 minute or until reduced by half.

Remove from heat. Stir in red pepper, shallot, butter and any juices accumulated on plate.

Cut steaks in half; place on croûtes. Pour sauce over top.

Sweet Potato Frites

Preheat oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Scrub potatoes. Cut each in half lengthwise; cut each half into 3 wedges. (If long, cut in half crosswise.)

In bowl, toss potatoes with oil, thyme, salt and pepper.

Arrange on foil-lined rimmed baking sheet.

Bake, turning once, for 40 minutes or until tender inside and crisp outside.

*Update*
I have to say that the recipe was a success, the husband loved it, Sophster really enjoyed, Master K liked the toast the best and I thought it was very good. My only complaint is that it was pretty messy.