Elegant Beef Blue

Directions

1. 1
   Rub your steaks with chopped thyme, salt, and pepper. Melt butter in a large skillet over medium heat; add oil.
2. 2
   Add steaks, and cook 1 to 3 minutes on each side or to desired degree of doneness. Remove steaks, and keep warm; reserve drippings in skillet.
3. 3
   Stir wine and consomme into drippings; increase heat to high. Cook, stirring often, until reduced to 1/2 cup.
4. 4
   Stir in half and half,and cook, stirring constantly, till reduced to 1/2 cup or desired consistency. Keep warm.
5. 5
   Snap off tough ends of asparagus; remove scales with a vegetable peeler, if desired. Cut spears in half, and place in a steamer basket over boiling water. Cover and steam 8 minutes or until just tender.
6. 6
   Top steaks with asparagus, and sprinkle with cheese.
7. 7
   Broil 6 inches from heat (with oven door partially open) 2 minutes or until cheese melts. Serve immediately with sauce. Yield: 4 servings.