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Beef Steaks:Heat the butter in a heavy-based frying pan.
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Add in the steaks.
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Cook over a moderately high heat for about 2-3 min per side for medium-rare steaks.
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Remove from the pan and keep hot.
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Add in the onion and garlic to the pan.
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Cook for 2-3 min.
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Add in the wine.
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Cook over a high heat, stirring, till the wine is reduced by half.
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Place the gravy fold in a small bowl.
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Whisk in the water.
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Add in to the wine mix and bring to the boil, stirring.
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Remove from the heat.
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Stir in the herbs and season with black pepper.
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Spoon the sauce over the steaks.
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Serve immediately with Duchess Potatoes.
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Duchess Potatoes:Bring the water to the boil in a saucepan.
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Don't add in salt.
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Add in the potatoes.
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Cover the pan.
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Cook for about 10 min or possibly till the potatoes are tender.
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Alternatively, microwave on High (100% power) for 7-10 min.
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Drain the potatoes thoroughly, then push through a sieve or possibly mash till smooth.
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Beat in the butter, egg yolk and stock pwdr.
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Place the potato mix in a piping bag fitted with a star-shaped piping tube.
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Pipe mounds or possibly rosettes of potato mix onto a greased oven tray.
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Cook under a preheated grill for about 5 min or possibly till the potatoes are golden.