KitchenMagician's Recipe

BEEF - STEAK - PEPPERCORN SAUCE

Category: Beef

Makes 4 servings.

2 T. cracked black pepper
4 beef tenderloin steaks or rib eye steaks, cut 1 inch thick
2 T. margarine
2 T. brandy
1/2 c. whipping cream
1/4 c. beef broth
1 tsp. Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp. Dijon mustard

Press the crushed pepper onto both sides of each steak using fingertips.
In a large skillet, cook steaks in hot butter over medium heat to desired doneness, turning once - Allow 8 to 11 minutes total for medium rare, or 12 to 14 minutes total for medium.
Transfer steaks to a serving platter, reserving the drippings in the skillet.
Cover with foil to keep warm.
For sauce, stir brandy into drippings, scraping up crusty browned bits.
Stir in whipping cream, beef broth, Worcestershire sauce and mustard.
Cook and stir for 4 to 5 minutes or until mixture is reduced to 1/2 cup.
Pour over steaks.