When unexpected guests show up, broil frozen steaks with potato wedges for a delicious dinner in no time! Steamed peas accented with diced red onion completes the meal.

Broiled Steaks with Herb-Cheese Potatoes

4 (4-ounce) frozen beef tenderloin or top loin petite steaks, cut 1-inch thick
2 baking potatoes, cut lengthwise into 6 wedges each
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon crushed dried basil
1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
1 tablespoon freshly grated Parmesan cheese

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Place frozen steaks on one side of rack in broiler pan; arrange potato wedges on the other side.
3. Combine oil, basil and pepper. Brush on potatoes. Broil meat and potatoes 5 to 6 inches from heat until steaks are cooked to your likeness and potatoes are tender, 17 to 22 minutes, turning steaks once.
4. Sprinkle cheese over potatoes. Season with salt, if desired.

Makes 4 servings.

Recipe and photograph provided courtesy of the Beef Industry Council.