Peppered Steaks with Caramelized Onions

Ingredients:

• 2 beef Ranch steaks, cut 1 inch thick (about 8 ounces each)
• 2 teaspoons seasoned pepper blend
• Caramelized Onions and Sautéed Spinach (recipe follows)

• 1 pound unpeeled small red and brown-skinned potatoes, quartered
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 1/2 teaspoon dried thyme
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Cooking:

1. Preheat oven to 425°F. Place potatoes on rimmed baking sheet. Sprinkle with oil, thyme and salt; toss to coat. Roast in oven 30 to 40 minutes or until tender, turning occasionally.
2. Meanwhile, press pepper blend onto beef steaks. Heat large nonstick skillet over medium heat until hot. Place steaks in skillet, cook 13 to 16 minutes for medium rare (145°F) to medium (160°F) doneness, turning twice.
3. Carve steaks; season with salt, as desired. Top with onions; serve with potatoes and spinach.
   
   Caramelized Onions and Sautéed Spinach: Heat 1 tablespoon butter in large nonstick skillet over medium heat until melted. Add 1 large yellow onion, cut 1/4 inch thick, cook 18 to 21 minutes or until caramelized, stirring frequently. Remove onions from pan; keep warm. Heat 2 teaspoons olive oil and 1 large clove of minced garlic over medium heat in same pan about 30 seconds or until fragrant. Add 8 cups spinach and 1/8 teaspoon salt. Toss to coat and cook 1 minute or until just wilted, stirring frequently. Serve immediately.