Peppery Beef with Crimini Mushrooms

2 to 3 tsps steak seasoning blend or cracked black pepper
4 beef steaks
2 Tbsp butter or margarine
1 Tbsp olive oil
1 cup crimini mushrooms, sliced
1 large leek, thinly sliced
1/2 tsp thyme or oregano
6 ounces tomato juice

1. Use your fingers to rub the steak seasoning onto both sides of the steaks. In large skilled, sear steaks in hot butter over medium heat, turning once. (Steaks may be transfered to freezer at this point.)

2. Add oil to drippings in skillet. Add mushrooms, leek and thyme. Cook and stir for 2 minutes. Stir in tomatoe juice. Bring to boiling; reduce heat. Simmer, uncovered for 2 to 3 minutes more or until leek in tender. (Sauce may be frozen.)

When ready to serve:
GRILL STEAKS: 10-13 minutes for medium-rare. (145F)
SAUCE: Heat mushroom sauce in skillet until steaks are ready. Spoon sauce over steaks and serve. BON APPETITE!

Label: When ready to serve: Thaw in refrigerator for 24 hrs. GRILL STEAKS for 10-13 minutes (med-rare). Heat Sauce in skillet while steaks are grilling. Spoon hot sauce over steaks and serve.