Spiced Pepper-Crusted Filet Mignon with Asparagus

Ingredients

• 12 ounces asparagus fresh trimmed
• 16 ounce beef tenderloin steaks ()
• 1 teaspoon bottled garlic minced
• 2 teaspoons brandy 
• 0.5 teaspoon garlic powder 
• 0.5 teaspoon olive oil 
• 1 tablespoon cracked pepper black
• 0.5 teaspoon salt divided

Equipment

• bowl
• frying pan
• broiler
• broiler pan

Directions

1. Preheat broiler.
2. Combine minced garlic, olive oil, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and asparagus in a large bowl, tossing gently to coat.
3. Combine 1/4 teaspoon salt, pepper, brandy, and garlic powder; rub evenly over steaks.
4. Place steaks on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray; broil 6 minutes. Turn steaks over; add asparagus to pan. Broil 5 minutes or until desired degree of doneness.