Peppered Steak

Ingredients
4 Beef Fillet Steaks
Crushed Peppercorns
Salt
50g/2oz Butter
2 tbsp Olive Oil
2 tbsp Brandy
90ml/3 fl.oz. Single Cream

Instructions

1. Coarsely crush the peppercorns with a rolling pin.

2. Brush each side of the steaks with some of the oil then coat with the crushed peppercorns.

3. Heat the butter and remaining in a frying pan then quickly cook the steaks over a high heat for 2 minutes each side.

4. Reduce the heat and cook for a further 2 – 5 minutes each side according to taste. Sprinkle with sea salt.

6. Warm the brandy in a small pan, carefully set it alight and pour over the steaks. Remove steaks to a warmed serving dish and keep hot.

7. Stir the cream into the meat juices in the pan then pour over steaks. Serve immediately.