Pan-Seared Steaks with Roasted Red Pepper Sauce

1/2 tsp black pepper
1/2 tsp garlic powder
1/2 tsp salt, divided
4 lean, boneless beef tenderloin, steaks 1" thick
cooking spray
7 oz jar roasted red peppers in water

Combine garlic, pepper and 1/4 tsp salt. Rub both sides of steaks with pepper mixture. Place peppers and remaining salt in a blender. Cover and process until smooth.

To Freeze: Freeze rubbed steaks in plastic baggies. Freeze red pepper sauce separately.

To Reheat: Defrost steaks. Place a large nonstick skillet coated with cooking spray over medium-high heat until hot. Add steaks; cook 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until done. Serve with defrosted red pepper sauce.