Pepper Steak For Two

1. 1

   Place peppercorns in a ziplock bag and crush coarsely with a rolling. Alternatively, you may use a mortar and pestle but you may have the pepper escaping as it's crushed.

2. 2

   Press cracked pepper into both sides of steaks.

3. 3

   In a heavy-based frying pan, heat butter and oil and cook steaks to desired doneness, turning once. (Medium-rare takes about 8 to 11 minutes, Medium takes about 12 to 14 minutes).

4. 4

   Remove from pan and keep hot.

5. 5

   Stir brandy into the pan juices and bring to a boil, scraping the sediment from pan.

6. 6

   Remove from heat and add extra butter.

7. 7

   Pour this sauce over the steaks and serve immediately.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.