Beef Tips and Artichokes with Merlot and Black Pepper Gravy

Recipe courtesy Sandra Lee

Show: Semi-Homemade Cooking with Sandra LeeEpisode: Recipe Box Club

Rated: 3 stars out of 5Rate itRead users' reviews (69)

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Cook Time:
20 min
Level:
Easy
Yield:
4 servings

Times:

Prep: 10 min
Inactive Prep: --
Cook: 20 min
Total:: 30 min

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Ingredients

1 cup merlot wine
2 packages (17 ounces) beef tips with gravy (recommended: Hormel)
2 teaspoons steak seasoning
2 teaspoons cracked black peppercorns
1 box (8 ounces) frozen artichoke hearts, thawed
1 box (8 ounces) frozen petite peas with pearl onions, thawed
Basil Mashed Potatoes, recipe follows

Directions

In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the wine to a boil. Reduce the liquid by half, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add the beef tips, steak seasoning, and peppercorns Bring to simmer and cook for 5 minutes. Stir in the artichokes and peas and cook until heated through, about 4 more minutes. Serve hot. with Basil Mashed Potatoes.

Basil Mashed Potatoes:

1 container (24 ounces) home-style mashed potatoes (recommended: Country Crock)

1 tablespoon prepared pesto

1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

Remove the plastic from the mashed potatoes. Microwave uncovered on high setting for 3 minutes. Remove from the microwave and stir. Return to microwave and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes. Stir in the pesto and chopped fresh basil. Serve hot.

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recipe Beef Tips and Artichokes with Merlot and Black Pepper Gravy
eliazar la crescenta, CA 06-16-2009
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a little salty
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

This was the first recipe I tried from Sandra. I was impressed at how easy it was and how yummy. Only thing...next time I... will use half of the seasoning as it was somewhat salty for my family's taste. Othewise....yum!Read more
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Tom Sun Lakes, AZ 06-10-2009
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Quick and easy.
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

Tried this and thought it was fairly tasty for something quick and easy, however nothing to rave about. I did skip the... pepper, since there is plenty in the Montreal Steak seasoning. I think you have to rate the dish based upon the understanding that you are using pre-packaged meat. If this was something that I prepared with fresh meat that I cubed myself I would have been quite disappointed. Read more
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Melanie Surprise, AZ 03-02-2009
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Yummy
Rated: 4 stars out of 5

I found this recipe in my 20 minute meals book from Sandra Lee and thought I would try it out. This dish is pefect for those... week nights when your time is limited. It tastes like you slaved over a hot stove for hours. The only draw back was that it was a little pricey. For both packages of beef tips(3 servings each) cost about $16.00. The potatoes were awesome. I didn't have fresh basil so I substituted 2 tbsp of the freeze dried basil and it was just as good. Thanks Sandra!Read more
recipe Beef Tips and Artichokes with Merlot and Black Pepper Gravy
Lisa Sandy, UT 07-07-2008
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Hit of the Party
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The beef tips were a hit with young and old alike. I was surprised that children loved the pepper flavor. Served it with... Sandra's mashed potatoes with ranch dressing mix and sour cream. Couldn't have been more pleased.Read more
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louise kirkwood, MO 01-18-2008
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family loved it
Rated: 5 stars out of 5

The meat does looked and smell a little weird when you first open the package but looks like normal meat once it's cooked. ... My family loved this and thinks I made it from scratch.Read more
recipe Beef Tips and Artichokes with Merlot and Black Pepper Gravy
Kelly Hilliard, OH 11-17-2007
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Easy Dish
Rated: 3 stars out of 5

This was very easy and very tasty. My husband doesn't like artichoke so I substituted with frozen peas and carrots. Also,... the 2 teaspoons of cracked peppercorn was a little much for us. I'll probably cut it down to 1 teaspoon the next time I make this.Read more