Ok, don't freak out quite yet. This is probably my favorite dinner to make, not only because it is delicious... but because it's cheap!! Yes, I said it...cheap! The trick is to find the good deals. I shop at Albertsons, and when the Filet Mignon is on sale, you can find two good sized steaks for around $6.00. Now, artichokes are generally expensive, but knowing when and where to buy them is the key. Normally, they range from $3-5; however, I get them from Trader Joe's for $2, which is the price they are when they're on sale somewhere else. SO... total, the meal is $8.00, for two people. You can't beat that at any restaurant!
For the artichoke: rinse with water, cut off the stalk, close to the leaves. Steam it for 30-45 minutes, or until the leave easily pull away with tongs. Pair with some mayo or melted butter! :)
And for the steaks: season both sides with any steak seasoning or seasoning salt. I use an indoor electric grill, but of course, you could always use a regular grill.
Grill on med-hi heat for about 5 minutes on each side, depending on how cooked you want them. Don't move them around too much, because you want to seal in the juices! mmmmm :)
Voila!
Great blog! :)
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