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To begin you will need a few ingredients so we have a shopping list here for you to help you sort out all of the goodies you will need.

Shopping list:

• 3 tablespoons olive oil, (divided )

• 1 pound sliced baby portobello mushrooms

• 1 shallot, finely chopped

• 4 tablespoons chopped red onion

• 2 garlic cloves, minced

• 2 teaspoons minced fresh rosemary

• 1 cup roasted sweet red peppers, cut into strips

• 1/2 cup dry red wine or beef broth

• 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)

• 1/4 teaspoon coarsely ground pepper
• 6 boneless beef top loin steaks (8 ounces each) (you can use strip steak as well)
• 1 focaccia bread (12 ounces), cut into quarters

• 2/3 cup Asiago cheese shredded

Now that you have all of your goodies it's time to prepare the main course. Follow these instructions to an amazing dinner. Oh and candlelight doesn't hurt either.

Directions

1. In a large skillet, cook steaks in 2 tablespoons oil over medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side or until meat reaches desired tenderness. Remove and keep warm.
2. In the same skillet, saute the mushrooms, shallot, and onion in remaining oil. Add garlic and rosemary; saute 1-2 minutes longer. Stir in the red peppers, wine, salt, and pepper; heat through.
3. Place focaccia on serving plates; top each with a steak and 1/2 cup mushroom mixture. Sprinkle with olives.

There you have it… an inexpensive dinner that tastes superb and you don’t have to fight the crowds!