Ingredients

  • 4 lbs steak, cut into 8 oz steaks each 1/2 inch thick
  • 2 tablespoons oil
  • 2 ounces butter
  • 1 cup dry red wine
  • 1 cup sweet wine, dessert
  • 2 garlic cloves, finely minced
  • 4 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 4 tablespoons water
  • 3 cups potatoes, mashed
  • 2 cups yams or 2 cups sweet potatoes, mashed
  • salt and pepper, to taste
  • parsley, chopped

Method

  • Heat oil and butter in a 10 to 12 inch skillet until almost smoking.
  • Fry steaks in pan, a few at a time, for about 3 minutes on each side, adding more oil and butter as needed.
  • Season each steak with salt and pepper and set aside, keeping warm.
  • Lower heat and add red wine and dessert wine.
  • Stir with residue left in pan.
  • Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes.
  • Add tomato paste and water.
  • Cook until sauce is quite thick.
  • Combine mashed potatoes and yams(or sweet potatoes) ina 2 qt saucepan and beat thoroughly.
  • Season the potato mixture to taste.
  • Spread the potato mixture on a large platter.
  • Arrange the steaks on the potatoes.
  • Pour the sauce over the steaks.
  • Sprinkle with chopped parsley.