Ingredients
1 & 1/2 tablespoons Cracked Black Peppercorns
2 Striploin Steaks
2 tablespoons Butter
1 tablespoon Shallots finely chopped
2 tablespoons Brandy
2 tablespoons Red Wine
1/4 cup Beef Stock
2 tablespoons Fresh Cream

Directions
Crack the peppercorns in a mortar & pestle or with a rolling pin on board (I would put them in a plastic bag to keep them from flying all over the kitchen!)
Press the cracked peppercorns into the steaks.
Heat butter in a heavy frying pan.
Sear steaks over med-high heat, both sides, turning with tongs. Reduce heat to med. and cook, turning often, till desired doneness.
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