Safari Steak for the Hunter

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 sweet potatoes, mashed
• salt and pepper, to taste
• parsley, chopped

Directions

1. 1

   Heat oil and butter in a 10 to 12 inch skillet until almost smoking.

2. 2

   Fry steaks in pan, a few at a time, for about 3 minutes on each side, adding more oil and butter as needed.

3. 3

   Season each steak with salt and pepper and set aside, keeping warm.

4. 4

   Lower heat and add red wine and dessert wine.

5. 5

   Stir with residue left in pan.

6. 6

   Add garlic and cook for 2 minutes.

7. 7

   Add tomato paste and water.

8. 8

   Cook until sauce is quite thick.

9. 9

   Combine mashed potatoes and yams(or sweet potatoes) ina 2 qt saucepan and beat thoroughly.

10. 10

    Season the potato mixture to taste.

11. 11

    Spread the potato mixture on a large platter.

12. 12

    Arrange the steaks on the potatoes.

13. 13

    Pour the sauce over the steaks.

14. 14

    Sprinkle with chopped parsley.