Beef Tips and Artichokes with Merlot and Black Pepper Gravy

• 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
• 1 container (24 ounces) home-style mashed potatoes (recommended: Country Crock)
• 1 tablespoon prepared pesto
• 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves, finely chopped

1. In a medium saucepan over medium-high heat, bring the wine to a boil.
2. Reduce the liquid by half, about 8 to 10 minutes.
3. Add the beef tips, steak seasoning, and peppercorns Bring to simmer and cook for 5 minutes.
4. Stir in the artichokes and peas and cook until heated through, about 4 more minutes.
5. Serve hot.
6. with Basil Mashed Potatoes.
7. Remove the plastic from the mashed potatoes.
8. Microwave uncovered on high setting for 3 minutes.
9. Remove from the microwave and stir.
10. Return to microwave and cook for an additional 2 to 3 minutes.
11. Stir in the pesto and chopped fresh basil.
12. Serve hot.

merlot wine, beef, steak seasoning, cracked black, frozen artichoke hearts, pearl onions, basil mashed potatoes, homestyle mashed potatoes, pesto, fresh basil

Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/sandra-lee/beef-tips-and-artichokes-with-merlot-and-black-pepper-gravy-recipe.html (may not work)