Peppered Steak with Garlic Mashed Potatoes - Alberta Milk

Ingredients

• 4 (medium) potatoes, peeled and quartered
• 2 tbsp (25 ml) butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 2 cups (500 ml) spinach leaves, packed
• 1/3 cup (75 ml) milk, warmed
• 1/4 tsp (1 ml) ground nutmeg
• 2 tsp (10 ml) freshly ground black pepper
• 1 lb (500 g) sirloin beef steak, cut into 4 portions
• 1 tbsp (15 ml) butter
• 2 tbsp (25 ml) brandy (optional*)
• 1/2 cup (125 ml) whipping cream
• 1 tsp (5 ml) salt, approximately